Job Purpose:

• To ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation in managing the procurement of goods and services. The SCM Manager will also coordinate and collaborate with suppliers,
• intermediaries, third-party service providers and customers for strategic sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management services. 
• The successful incumbent will be based at the ETDP SETA Head Office in Johannesburg and will report to the Chief Financial Officer.
• The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

Minimum Requirements

•  A National Senior Certificate (Matric) plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Accounting, Financial Management, Public Administration or Public Management.
•  A Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level 8) in the relevant field of study is required.
•  Professional membership with CIPS would be an added advantage.
•  A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management (SCM) environment, of which three (3) years of experience must be at a senior management level in the public sector environment.
•  Extensive experience in logistical support, preferential procurement, and BID committee processes and practices.
•  Draft, manage and interpret contracts.
•  Extensive knowledge of legislation regulating Supply Chain Management; experience implementing PFMA and National Treasury Regulations and a general understanding of BBBEE Act requirements in line with Procurement compliance will be preferred.
•  Extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as PMFA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, B-BBEE Act, SCM policy and Asset Management Frameworks.
•  Experience in the public sector environment will be advantageous.
•  Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines under challenging circumstances.
•  Advanced computer skills in MS Office packages.
•  Sound written and verbal communication skills. 
•  Strong report writing and problem-solving skills.
•  Ability to analyze situations and arrive at the best possible solution.
•  Ability to determine correct prices and quality as well as negotiate on behalf of ETDP SETA.
•  A valid certified driver’s licence is essential.

Knowledge, Attributes and Skills Required

•  Management and supervision of subordinates.
•  Good leadership, communication, negotiation, conceptual and analytical skills.
•  Financial management skills.
•  Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
•  Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
•  Cross-departmental query resolution and decision-making skills
•  Strong time management and organizational skills.
•  Adaptability and flexibility.
•  Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
•  Professional with astute attention to detail.
•  Integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information is essential.
•  Stress tolerance and working well under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Develop and oversee the implementation of the supply chain management system.
•  Develop the procurement plan to align with ETDP SETA’s annual performance plan and ensure execution in accordance with National Treasury guidelines.
•  Comply with the National Treasury requirements in all aspects of the SCM processes for which the SCM Unit is responsible.
•  Develop, review and update SCM policies and practices in line with the legislative or regulatory changes.
•  Establish the bid specification, bid evaluation, and bid adjudication committees and oversee their proper functioning.
•  Approved demand management process effectively managed, including needs assessment, categorization of commodities, availability of funds, market assessment, and industry analysis, identifying procurement methods,
• identifying preferential procurement policy objectives, specifications/terms of reference, and life cycle costing.
•  Identify preference points system and appropriate goals per commodity regarding preferential procurement policy objectives.
•  Oversee the development and utilization of a supplier database.
•  Oversee and manage the bid/quotation process.
•  Ensure that the procurement process for all goods and services is adhered to in terms of the applicable policies and procedures.
•  Manage the annual SCM risk assessment, development of the SCM risk universe and risk response plan.
•  Eliminate and mitigate any supply-related risks in executing the SCM objectives.
•  Develop procedures to prevent or report on any irregular, unauthorized, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure.
•  Prevent and eliminate financial mismanagement in the SCM process by ensuring value for money in the payment of goods and services received by ETDP SETA.
•  Develop and monitor the SCM risk register and provide quarterly reports on progress in implementing risk mitigation strategies with estimated risk mitigation accomplishment dates.
•  Set performance objectives for the team by cascading corporate initiatives into individual performance contracts.
•  Manage SCM staff, including quarterly performance monitoring by conducting appraisals and ensuring ongoing training and development of SCM employees.
•  Produce monthly and quarterly reports in compliance with National Treasury and DHET requirements.
•  Report on supply chain management information to internal and external stakeholders as required.
•  Advise accurately on all SCM related matters to the Chief Financial Officer.
•  Perform other duties as delegated by the Chief Financial Officer