Specialist : Logistics Management

Office Of The Valuer-General; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Specialist in Logistics Management to efficiently oversee logistical services, ensuring compliance with supply chain management procedures. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Logistics, with at least 5 years of experience in public sector logistics management. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, advising stakeholders, and engaging with suppliers to enhance logistics activities. This position is based in Gauteng, Pretoria, offering an opportunity to contribute significantly to the agency's logistical operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in public sector Logistics management or Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of PFMA and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently oversee the management of logistical services.
• Manage purchase orders and public sector payments systems.
• Provide advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Engage with external stakeholders for logistics activities.
• Support the implementation of management decisions.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory management

Public sector payments systems

Stakeholder management

Compliance with regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Logistics/SCM

Job description

Job Title

Specialist: Logistics Management

Location

Gauteng, Pretoria

Application Deadline

January 18, ****

Duties

• Efficiently oversee the management of logistical services, including inventory, scheduling, while ensuring strict compliance with Supply Chain Management procedures.
• Purchase Orders management, public sector payments systems and processes, stores and inventory management, receipting of goods and services.
• Management of Travel management services, build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers and partners, to represent OVG's interests in logistics activities and address queries effectively.
• Provide essential logistics advisory support to internal stakeholders, engage proactively with key partners, and facilitate effective communication of staff mobility requirements within the organisation.
• Operate effectively within established authorisations, contribute to monthly reporting and presentations, actively engage in management meetings, committees, and governance structures, and support the successful implementation of management decisions to align with logistics and mobility needs.
• Oversee logistics operations, including transportation, scheduling, and compliance.

Job Requirements

• Formal Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Logistics/SCM, Public Management, Finance, Cost and or equivalent qualification.
• Job‑Related Work Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in public sector Logistics management or Supply Chain Management.
• Job‑Related Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of government priorities and imperatives, the PFMA and regulations, and other relevant legislation – e.g., the National Treasury regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Act and regulations as amended, AGSA information reporting processes.
• Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks on performance information.
• Communications and information management legislative requirements and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• All Public Service systems.
• Other (advantageous): Extensive experience in public sector logistics management processes, knowledge of government finance systems or ERP.

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