Director(Supply Chain Management) – Government of Gauteng

Requirements :

• An NQF level 7 in any of the following fields of study Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, BCom Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Financial Management, Business Administration and Nyukela Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government. A higher qualification of NQF Level 8, will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at the middle / senior managerial level l relevant to the field of the post. COMPETENCIES: Ability to lead and manage a team, develop strategies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Duties :

• Develop and implement the departmental Supply Chain Management strategy aligned with legislative and policy frameworks. Manage procurement and contract management processes to ensure compliance and value for money. Oversee asset and inventory management, including the maintenance of a fixed asset register. Ensure effective transport and logistics support services. Lead the development and execution of the departmental demand management strategy and plan. Oversee the demand and acquisition processes, ensuring alignment with financial planning and departmental needs. Establish and oversee the functioning of the Bid Specification Committee (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC), and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC). Provide strategic advice and support to the CFO and executive leadership. Promote good governance, ethical conduct, and anti-corruption measures within Supply Chain Management operations. Support the implementation of procurement systems and controls to mitigate risks and prevent irregular expenditure. Ensure compliance with PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation. Manage human and financial resources within the Directorate.

Notes :

• APPLICATIONS: Qualifying applicants should submit their applications online on the GPG Professional Job Centre website, (www.gautengonline.gov.za) and on Recruitment.Premier@gauteng.gov.za NOTE: The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) ONLY and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Gauteng Office of the Premier reserve the right to utilise practical exercise / test for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). Gauteng Office of the Premier (OoP) reserves the right to cancel the filling / not fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be required to conclude an annual perform agreement within three (3) months upon commencement of duty. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance at the level of Top Secret by the State Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. NB. Requirement for all SMS posts is the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Prospective candidates will not be employed without th