DUTIES: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Establish strategic direction of the directorate to ensure alignment with business plans: Undertake, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategic plans of the directorate, ensure alignment of individual performance to the strategic business objectives as outlined in the Component’s balance scorecard, guide and ensure effective and proper strategic co-ordination of activities, monitor the attainability & sustainability of performance standards as per departmental objectives, ensure compliance to government frameworks and legislation and manage the development of business /operational plans to give strategic direction to the Directorate.
• Ensure provision of effective, efficient and economic Supply Chain Management Services: manage the development and implementation supply chain management internal policies, systems and processes, provide and oversee the overall management and monitoring regarding supply chain compliance, manage the relationship between the department and its different categories of service providers., ensure proper acquisition, maintenance and disposal of fleet to achieve the desired outcomes/outputs, manage and ensure proper monitoring of the department’s assets, provide strategic support on stores management, manage and provide strategic logistical support, manage and oversee demand plans to address possible future needs, manage and oversee the implementation of demand management practices, procedures, guidelines and policies with the aim of adding value to the department.
• Manage and utilize human, physical and financial resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation: Evaluate and monitor performance of employees, ensure capacity and development of staff, enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management, develop a stimulating working environment for staff through leadership and sound management and development strategy.
• Manage discipline.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate Qualification (NQF level 07) in Financial Management / Accounting / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Management as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/ Senior Managerial level in SCM. Proof of completion of the SMS Pre-Entry Programme MUST be submitted before the appointment. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).