SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: DEMAND MANAGEMENT, SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE AND REPORTING REF NO: SSCMDSPR This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply, as previous applications will not be considered.

This is a re-advertisement for a Senior Supply Chain Management Practitioner position focused on demand management, supplier performance and reporting, based in Pretoria. The role sits within the department’s supply chain management unit and is central to ensuring that procurement planning and execution align with the department’s strategic objectives. Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply, as earlier applications will not be carried forward.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for updating and maintaining the department’s annual demand and procurement plan, ensuring that it remains aligned with strategic goals. They will report on the progress of the procurement plan on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, providing management with accurate and timely information. The role also involves coordinating the drafting of specifications and terms of reference, ensuring full compliance with the departmental Supply Chain Management policy and relevant legislation. In addition, the practitioner will coordinate Bid Specification Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee meetings, facilitating the compilation, consideration and approval of terms of reference. Maintaining and updating SCM registers, including contract, deviation, variation and expansion registers, with accuracy and completeness, is another key duty.

Applicants must hold a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 or 7, recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two to three years’ experience in a related field is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel and Outlook, is essential. The role demands both generic competencies such as quality of work, reliability, initiative, communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and planning and execution, as well as technical competencies. These include in-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the Framework for Supply Chain Management, transversal systems such as LOGIS and BAS, tender and contract administration, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and the BEE and BBBEE frameworks.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment screening covering criminal, credit, citizenship and qualification verification, and will be appointed on a 12-month probation period with a signed performance agreement. Applicants must use the new Z83 application form, which has been in effect since 1 January 2021, and must submit a comprehensive CV with specific start and end dates for each position, clarity on levels and ranks, current remuneration package, and at least two contactable references. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If no response is received within three months of the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to appoint. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.