Senior Manager Supply Chain Management

Community Schemes Ombud Service; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Centurion is seeking a Supply Chain Management professional with 8-10 years of experience. The role involves developing operational plans, leading client communications, and monitoring procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience at the middle management level, and knowledge of key public finance legislation. This position promises opportunities for impactful work within the public sector.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of experience within Supply Chain Management or Procurement environment.
• 4 years of experience at Middle Management level in Corporate/Public Sector.
• Registration with Supply Chain Management professional bodies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop Supply Chain Management operational plan and policies.
• Lead communication with clients for effective management.
• Monitor and review contract performance regularly.

Skills

Planning & organising

Financial management

Supply chain management

Demand and supply management

Report writing and presentation skills

People Management and Leadership

Communication management

Consultation and negotiation

Change and transformation management

Interpersonal skills and conflict management

Project management

Negotiation and Networking

Conflict management

Analytical skills

BBBEE evaluation skills

Legal understanding of shareholder agreements

Cost analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce/business management or Commercial Law

Job description

Job Location

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline

February 06, 2026

Job Description

• The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (Act 9 of 2011) was promulgated on 11 June 2011 and provides for the establishment of the Community Schemes Ombud Service (“CSOS”) as a public entity. The CSOS has been classified as a Schedule 3A Public Entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (Act No.1 of 1999) (PFMA)

• Develop Supply Chain Management operational plan and policies that are aligned to the Supply Chain Management Strategy for the operationalisation and implementation of the Demand / Resource plan.
• Lead communication with clients to ensure effective operationalisation of Supply chain Management activities.
• Facilitate the promotion of BEE and suppliers’ performance standard.
• Monitor the end-to-end sourcing process through effective management of the procurement processes and overall life cycle management of the contract in order to achieve economies of scale and ensure compliance to regulations, and any instructions issued by National Treasury from time to time.
• Monitor and review contract performance regularly to maximise benefit and value in the operationalisation of the contract.
• Manage resources (i.e., budget/finances, asset/equipment, and staff) within the Unit to ensure the efficient operation of Unit.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/ business management and/ or Commercial Law bachelor’s/ degree in accounting/ finance related fields.
• Registration with Supply Chain Management professional bodies will serve as an added advantage.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience within the Supply Chain Management and/ or Procurement environment inclusive of 4 years’ experience should at Middle Management level in a Corporate/ Public Sector organization.
• Public Finance Management Act.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
• Black Economic Empowerment.
• Broad Black Based Economic Empowerment.
• Treasury Regulations.
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Skills and comptencies;

• Planning & organising
• Financial management
• Supply chain management
• Demand and suply management
• Report writing and presentation skills
• People Management and Leadership
• Communication management
• Consultation and negotiation
• Change and transformation management
• Interpersonal skills and conflict management
• Project management
• Negotiation and Networking
• Conflict management
• Analytical skills
• BBBEE evaluation skills
• Legal understanding of shareholder agreements
• Cost analytical skills

Knowledge;

• Public Finance Management Act
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
• Black Economic Empowerment
• Broad Black Based Economic Empowerment
• Treasury Regulations
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• Working knowledge of relevant SCM legistlation i.e fraud prevention and combatting corrupt practices Acts

Closing Date

6 February 2026