Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is a public entity, established in terms of Section 9(1) of the Skills Development Act of 1998, as amended.

                                     The following contract position expiring on 31 March 2030 exists in the organisation:

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

All-inclusive total annual remuneration package (TCTC): R763 331.00

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following:

• Input into the development and implementation of the operations plans, SCM policies and procedures and SCM related Committee Terms of References;
• Input into the development of the approved SCM procurement plan on an annual basis;
• Coordinate the completion and development of specifications and/or terms of reference in line with the demand and procurement plan;  
• Coordinate and participate in the Bid Committee meetings;
• Compile RFQs and bid documents, ensuring that they accurately reflect the business and compliance requirements in line with the procurement plan / organisational budget;
• Sourcing prospective service providers on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD);
• Place RFQ and tender adverts in relevant media as per the BSC agreement and undertake the pre-evaluation of submitted bids as required;
• Conduct the pre assessment and due diligence of SCM providers, selection and appointment in line with organisational policies and procedures;
• Communicate bid decisions to internal and external stakeholders as and when required;
• Issue orders to service providers and update the purchase order register;
• Drafting SLAs in line with the SASSETA SLA templates;
• Coordinate the signing of SLAs and on-boarding of SCM providers;
• Ensure that the performance and compliance of SCM providers is in line with contractual requirements and SASSETA performance stipulations;
• Make recommendations on contract termination and extension at contract end;
• Compilation and/or review of deviation motivations;
• Coordination of the deviations register;
• Prepare and secure signed contracts with service providers;
• Implement required sanctions on suppliers in line with instructions received as required;
• Ensure the processing of SCM unit providers invoices in line with the SASSETA policy and procedures;
• Implement the disposal plan;
• Resolve stakeholder queries and complaints in a manner that maintains the stakeholder relationships within the required timeframes;
• Build capacity within the team; monitor, evaluate and supervise the team performance;
• Input into the audit process and queries;
• Input into the identification and monitoring of departmental risks; and
• Submit reports as and when required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) is required.
• A minimum of NQF Level 6 qualification in SCM/Logistics/Finance or Business Management is required.
• A minimum of 3 years SCM experience is required.
• Must have 2 years supervision experience.
• Must be computer literate at an intermediate level.  

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Problem analysis and solving skills.
• Driven to deliver
• Service provider management
• Administration support
• Scheduling and Coordination
• Data analysis
• Data storage and protection
• Financial management
• Budgeting and budget management
• Research analysis, design and implementation
• Monitoring
• Contract management
• Attention to detail
• Customer service and orientation
• Written and verbal communication
• Mentoring
• Relationship management
• Time management skills.
• Ability to monitor policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Planning and organising
• Stakeholder engagement
• Must be a Team Player
• Report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

PLACE OF WORK: SASSETA Head Office, Waterfall Corporate Campus, 74 Waterfall Drive, Midrand, 2090.

Apply online using the SASSETA website address provided below and attach a detailed CV and one (1) PDF file consisting of certified copies, not older than six months, of all your qualifications relevant to the position (from Matric / Grade 12 to the highest held tertiary qualifications) including an ID copy and a driver’s licence.

Website address: www.sasseta.org.za    

Closing Date for Applications: 03 June 2024  

It is SASSETA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in SASSETA’s EE Plan. Applications from designated groups are therefore encouraged.

The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and will be expected to sign the employment contract and performance contract.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from SASSETA after four (4) weeks from the closing date, assume that your application was unsuccessful.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications from unsuccessful candidates will not be retained.

NB: SASSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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