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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in SCM/Finance or equivalent field as recognized by SAQAwith at least 5 years’ experience at a 95 middle/senior managerial level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete as such as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance (NSG) under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant). Experience: Appropriate experience and proven track record in all major aspects of Supply Chain Sourcing within a Supply Chain Management environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Working knowledge of the following: Government practices, policies and procedures. Human Resource Management practices. Ability to work under pressure and to handle matters of a confidential nature. Sound problem-solving skills, written communication skills, presentation skills, advanced computer literacy, report writing, and project management skills are essential. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and guidelines, SCM Regulations, practice notes, circulars, policy frameworks, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations, SCM: A guide to Accounting Officers and Authorities, The Construction Industry Development Board (CIBD) Act, 38 of 2000; Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 53 of 2003; Government accounting standards (GRAP), Economic Reporting Framework, Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management.
Duties
Responsible for integrated demand, acquisition, and contact management services for the department through the development, implementation, and maintenance of a transformative approach to sourcing. The incumbent must perform vigorous analysis of data and apply analytical skills to identify cost-saving strategies and efficiencies to improve strategic sourcing decision- making for the department. It is expected that the incumbent will establish, develop, implement, and maintain anAcquisition Management System, inclusive of mechanisms, tools, templates, and institutional bodies to render acquisition and contract management functions. The incumbent must ensure that a fully functional Committee Structure for the SCM System is in-place. The incumbent is responsible for the complete implementation in respect of Strategic Sourcing for strategic commodities in the Department. Ensuring the coordination and integration of demand and acquisition management processes regarding clinical, non-clinical, and infrastructure services. The incumbent is responsible for corporate governance, including all aspects of People Management and Development, Financial Management, Information Management, Management of Support Services with key partners within the Directorate. Ensure regular reporting to management, stakeholders and other organisations as may be required. Responsible for the management, reporting, and the coordination of legal challenges as received by the Department. The incumbent is responsible for the development and maintaining of a positive culture in the directorate sourcing which includes change management initiatives, conflict resolution and mitigating risks that could negatively affect the organizational culture.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.