Deputy Director Demand, Planning and Acquisition PRETORIASupply Chain
Pretoria - Gauteng
Deputy Director Demand, Planning and Acquisition
PRETORIA
R849 702pa
12 month fixed term contract
Purpose:
One temp position of Deputy Director: Demand, Planning and Acquisition is currently available at Supply Chain Management in GPAA on a 12-months temp assignment. The purpose of the role is to manage the acquisition and demand planning of goods and services in the organisation.
Key performance areas:
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks within SCM, which includes but are not limited to the following:
Manage tender and quotation procurement process:
Source tender and quotation specifications from components and units and advertising of tenders
Oversee the compilation of tender and quotation documents
Oversee allocation of tender numbers, advert dates and closing dates
Oversee placing of advertisement for tenders on tender bulletin, Treasury website and national newspaper, where required
Manage the administration of all processes related to the monitoring of tender documents
Oversee all tender documents received from project manager and to Bid Adjudication Committee
Oversee the registration of all tenders
Manage the maintenance of open and close tender register
Provide support with regards to development, implementation and maintenance of procurement policies and frameworks:
Provide support with regard to the development of supply chain management policies and strategies
Ensure that policies are in line with the organisations strategic objectives, Treasury Regulations and the Government BBBEE frameworks
Identify deficiencies in policy framework, procedural guidelines and work processes within the Supply Chain Management business unit
Design, implement and maintain effective procurement control systems to ensure compliance to policy and procedures on a continuous basis.
Communicate changes to policy, procedures and work processes to staff in the business unit and train/coach staff in applying these, where required.
Compile corporate demand plan informed by end users:
Communicate with all cost center managers with regards to their procurement plans
Consolidate all procurement plans into one for the whole of GPAA
Facilitate the reporting on the progress of the procurement plan to OCPO and other internal platforms
Assist the specification committee with compilation of the terms of reference or specifications as it relates to SCM prescripts and legislative requirements
Oversee the scheduling of the advertisement of tenders
Oversee the advertising of tenders
Conduct industry analysis for specific products and devise a sourcing strategy.
Conduct market analysis for specialized sourcing request.
Analyze repetitive sourcing request and determine consolidative solutions
Manage and develop staff:
Set, agree and monitor performance of direct reports, check that it is aligned with planned targets.
Allocate work according to the individual workload, expertise, and developmental needs of the individual.
Identify development and succession planning requirements.
Ensure employment equity compliance.
Monitor that outputs achieve business requirements.
Facilitate staff productivity and efficiency, minimizing absenteeism and turnover figures.
Motivate staff through the implementation of various reward mechanisms
Facilitate departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems
Manage the budget of the unit and monitor expenditure patterns as per the prescripts
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of GPAA policies and procedures
Knowledge of GEPF services and products
Knowledge of relevant legal requirements particularly BCEA AND Public Service Act.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Policies and National Treasury regulations.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Processes and Policies
Knowledge of Employee Benefits
Strategic planning
Analytical skills
Strong leadership and Managerial skills
Financial skills
Planning and organizing skills
Decision and problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Motivational skills
Ability to establish controls to monitor tasks
Persuasiveness and flexibility
Customer service orientation
Ability to take responsibility
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to delegate
Integrity/reliability/honesty
Quality and result orientated
Qualifications and experience minimum requirements:
An appropriate three-year National Diploma/B Degree (at least 360 credits) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management or related SCM/Finance field.
Six (6) years appropriate proven experience in Supply Chain Management of which three (3) years was in a managerial role
Computer literacy that includes a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and Word.
Closing date for applications:15 September 2024
Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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