Requirements: 

An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Logistics/ Supply Chain Management or related qualification. A minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant experience at the middle/ senior management level in Supply Chain Management Services environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, Supply Chain Management processes, demand management, acquisition management, contract management and Higher Education policies, processes and procedures. Strategic capability and leadership skills, People Management and empowerment skills, programme and project management, change management skills, service delivery innovation skills, project management skills and analysing with problem solving skills. Must be client service focus, committed with integrity, proactive and loyal. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and a preentry certificate into SMS within the public service. 

Duties: 

To provide advisory, interpretation service for the SCM with regards to statutory requirements. Drafting contracts and the management of supplier contracts. Provide advice on demand, acquisition and contract management. Render demand management services. Render acquisition and contract services. Manage and control the directorate. Provide guidance and adequate support for development of staff of the directorate. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch. Ensure development of PMDS of staff. Set budget levels and authorise expenditure. Monitor quality control of work and develop annual performance plan for the directorate. Prepare quarterly reports as per annual performance plan and ensure the compilation of the annual report and strategic plan of the directorate. Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work. Monitor, analyse and evaluate the performance of the directorate.