Senior Manager Supply Chain Management

Community Schemes Obud Service; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Management professional to lead operational planning and client communication. The candidate must have 8-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, including 4 years at a middle management level in a corporate or public sector environment. Key responsibilities include developing operational plans, monitoring contract performance, and managing resources. This role supports BEE initiatives and is focused on compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years’ experience within Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement.
• 4 years at Middle Management level in a Corporate/Public Sector organization.
• Registration with Supply Chain Management professional bodies as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop Supply Chain Management operational plan aligned with strategy.
• Lead communication with clients for operationalisation of activities.
• Facilitate promotion of BEE and suppliers’ performance standards.
• Monitor end-to-end sourcing process and contract performance.
• Manage resources within the Unit for efficient operations.

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/accounting/finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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

Other information

Closing Date: 6 February 2026

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment Equity Commitment:

In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups as defined in our Employment Equity Plan. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the demographics of South Africa.

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