Supply Chain Management Practitioner

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in South Africa is seeking a Supply Chain Management Practitioner to oversee sourcing of goods and services. The role entails evaluating quotes, managing stakeholder relations, and implementing procurement policies. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Financial Management and relevant experience. The position is based in Cape Town, with a salary based on Paterson Grade C4. Applications must include supporting documents sent via email.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
• Familiarity with procurement processes applicable to SOE or government departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing of goods and services according to legislation.
• Evaluate quotes and recommend successful bidders.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Monitor and report on supply chain transactions.
• Coordinate efficient contract management activities.
• Implement preferential procurement policies.

Skills

Managerial skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Facilitation skills

Organising skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Flexibility

Education

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

National Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting

Degree in relevant field

Job description

South African National Parks (SANParks)

• South African National Parks (SANParks)
• Deadline: 06 November 2025
• Region: Western Cape, Table Mountain National Park
• Salary: Paterson Grade C4
• Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

SANParks requires the services of a Supply Chain Management Practitioner to manage the sourcing of goods and services in accordance with National Treasury’s relevant applicable legislations and SANParks procurement policies for the Cape Region. The successful candidate will report to the Cape Regional Finance Manager and will be based at Table Mountain National Park. The candidate will be expected to travel. The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive Cost to Company salary based on salary scale of Grade C4. The successful candidate must provide for their own accommodation as official accommodation is not available in the park.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review of specifications and issue requests for quotations, evaluate quotes, recommend successful bidder.
• Maintain regional contracts registers used as mechanisms to monitor annual payments to service providers.
• Coordinate the identification of regional procurement needs as informed by the Annual Procurement Plan, Demand Management Plan and Budget.
• Provide expert advice to end-users regarding the development of short- and long-term service level agreements for repeat purchases in conjunction with the Supply Chain Corporate Office.
• Build, maintain and manage stakeholder relations.
• Monitor and report on supply chain transactions as per the directive from Corporate Supply Chain Office.
• Manage risks associated with the procurement of services and goods.
• Manage an auditable administrative system of the region’s assets.
• Continuously manage and appraise submissions of the supplier database.
• Coordinate and maintain the pre-vendor qualification directory.
• Continuously evaluate the quality of goods and services rendered by the suppliers and assess their performance.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Coordinate the bid specification, bid evaluation, and bid adjudication committees, and ensure the proper functioning of the committees including all record keeping and secretariat functions.
• Maintain deviation, variation, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure registers.
• Coordinate efficient contract management activities.
• Coordinate the demand Management process in accordance with the supply chain management policy and legislative requirements.
• Timeous reporting of supply chain management activities and annual procurement plan.
• Implement preferential procurement and Broad-Based Economic Empowerment.
• Respond to request for information requested by auditors within a two-day turnaround time.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Must possess a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or National Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting with relevant experience.
• Degree would be an added advantage.
• Experience in construction related procurements will be advantageous.
• Should have 2–4 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
• Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Policy Framework.
• Knowledge of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
• Knowledge of CIDB prescripts.
• Knowledge of SANParks Business will be an added advantage.
• Legal knowledge in relation to Supply Chain Management.
• Working knowledge of Applicable legislation, National Treasury guidelines and procurement processes applicable to SOE and or government departments.
• Knowledge of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Must be computer literate.
• Should have managerial, analytical, negotiation, facilitation and organising skills.
• Applicant must be flexible and have the ability to meet tight deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualification are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

How to apply

Persons who meet the above stated requirement should apply using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/pBGtW5MzqU

Supporting Documents such as Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and other relevant documents must be emailed to [e-mail] using reference number SCM_10/2025 in subject line. Application that does not meet the requirements will not be considered.

For enquiries: Contact Brenda Mbem on Tel: [phone].

Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.