Assistant Director : SCM Risk and Performance

National Treasury; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking an Assistant Director: SCM Risk and Performance in Pretoria. This role involves coordinating travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with policies, monitoring supplier performance, and managing contracts. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate or higher, along with at least 3 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in logistics or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of the Public Service framework on travel coordination.
• Experience in contract management and hotel bookings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements and verify payments.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Manage and report on contract status and variations.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain management

Policy analysis

Financial compliance

Education

Grade 12 certificate or higher in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director: SCM Risk and Performance

Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 05, 2025

Qualifications / Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate, a National Diploma (minimum of NQF level 6), or a Bachelor's degree (minimum of NQF level 7) in Travel, Tourism, SCM, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management;
• At least 3 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, contract management, travel, transportation, and hotel bookings;
• Knowledge of the relevant Public Service framework on travel coordination and SCM;
• Knowledge of policy analysis and research, including analysis of practice notes on Government travel directives.

Key Performance Areas

Coordinate Travel Arrangements and Verify Payments

• Communicate with service providers on offerings and confirm bookings;
• Liaise with travel bookers to facilitate travel;
• Monitor travel needs for compliance and budget alignment;
• Advise stakeholders on travel-related issues impacting budgets;
• Verify payments against government rates as per contracts;
• Negotiate discounted rates with service providers;
• Ensure service providers' compliance with industry requirements.

Monitor Deviations in Travel Services

• Report losses due to cancellations or negligence;
• Provide spend analysis by categories;
• Report on savings, exceptions, and deviations.

Ensure Policy Compliance

• Develop and monitor adherence to travel policies;
• Verify trip authorizations and amendments;
• Monitor road travel credit card applications and distribution.

Monitor Supplier Performance

• Conduct performance reviews and site visits;
• Benchmark against industry standards;
• Recommend corrective actions for improvement.

Contract Management

• Develop and review departmental policies on contracts;
• Coordinate contract development with Legal Services;
• Maintain contract updates and stakeholder communication;
• Ensure compliance and manage contract issues;
• Generate periodic reports on contract status.

SCM Performance and Risk Management

• Identify operational risks and advise on corrective actions;
• Monitor contract variations and report irregular expenditures;
• Provide quarterly SCM performance review reports.

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