Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management

Requirements

• Be in a position of an Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Finance or Public Administration.
• NQF level 9 in the relevant field will serve as an added advantage.
• 5 – 7 years’ work experience in an SCM environment with 3 years at supervisory level.
• 5 years’ work experience as a manager: SCM/Procurement.
• Expert knowledge of the Public Sector Supply Chain Management regulatory framework, including the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, PFMA PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, and related policy directives.
• Advanced knowledge of the Bid Committee system, including governance frameworks, delegations of authority, compliance assurance and oversight mechanisms.
• In-depth knowledge of National Treasury prescribed reporting requirements, compliance frameworks and regulatory submissions.
• Comprehensive understanding of public sector strategic planning processes, including alignment to APPs, Corporate Plans, Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEF) and approved budgets.
• Expert knowledge of contract management governance, including performance oversight, high-value contract risk management, variations, renewals and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management, internal control frameworks and public sector audit processes.
• Knowledge of organisational performance management systems and governance reporting structures.
• Strategic leadership and governance capability.
• Advanced analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• High-level negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Strategic financial and budget oversight capability.
• Programme and portfolio management skills.
• Advanced report writing and executive presentation skills.
• Policy interpretation and legislative analysis skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement at Executive and governance levels
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in SCM and reporting systems.
• Ability to operate effectively under high pressure governance environments.
• Ethical leadership and integrity.
• Strategic thinking and organisational awareness.
• Executive decision-making and judgement.
• Enterprise risk management capability.
• Financial stewardship and accountability.
• Legislative interpretation and governance assurance.
• Change management and organisational transformation capability.
• Emotional intelligence and executive presence.
• Accountability and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and continuous enhancement of SCM policies, frameworks and standard operating procedures aligned to PFMA/MFMA, Treasury Regulations and internal governance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legislative prescripts, delegations of authority and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor and report on irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure trends, and ensure implementation of consequence management and corrective controls.
• Provide assurance on audit readiness and oversee implementation of internal and external audit action plans.
• Provide strategic governance oversight of Bid Committees and strengthen ethical procurement practices across the organisation.
• Ensure consolidation and approval of Corporate and Regional Demand.
• Management Plans aligned to approved budgets and strategic objectives.
• Oversee implementation and performance of the Annual Procurement.
• Plan across regions/business units.
• Ensure acquisition processes are executed in accordance with prescribed thresholds, procurement methods and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance and effectiveness of Bid Specification, Evaluation and Adjudication Committees.
• Analyse procurement performance trends, lead times and compliance levels, and implement corrective interventions where required.
• Provide organisational oversight of contract management frameworks.
• To ensure validity, compliance, and performance across all regions.
• Monitor high-value and strategic contracts, including milestones, renewals, and risk exposure.
• Ensure contract variations, deviations and extensions comply with delegated authority and regulatory requirements.
• Direct implementation of supplier performance management systems and governance controls.
• Oversee supplier database governance, BBBEE compliance and preferential procurement targets at organisational level.
• Provide strategic oversight of logistics, warehousing and asset.
• management frameworks to ensure effective control and safeguarding of organisational resources.
• Ensure compliance with asset verification, disposal, and inventory management requirements in line with legislation.
• Oversee SCM expenditure performance against approved budgets and cash flow projections.
• Provide assurance on cost-effectiveness, value for money and total cost oversight in procurement activities.
• Direct the identification, assessment, and mitigation of enterprise-level.
• SCM risks and strengthen internal control environments.
• Ensure adequate segregation of duties and implementation of preventative and detective controls.
• Provide consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual SCM governance and performance reports to GM: SCM and governance structures.
• Serve as strategic advisor to GM: SCM on SCM governance, compliance, and risk matters.
• Lead and oversee Regional SCM Managers and teams, drive performance accountability and promote a culture of ethical leadership and clean governance.