Supply Chain Officer

Makhado Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public entity in South Africa is seeking a temporary Supply Chain Officer for a 12-month position in Pretoria. The role involves procuring goods and services, administering tenders, and ensuring compliance with supply chain policies. Candidates must have a Diploma or Degree in Logistics or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Interested applicants can submit their CVs via email by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management in a public-sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services.
• Administer tenders and supplier databases.
• Provide administrative support to committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of PFMA

Knowledge of PPPFA

Education

Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Finance

Degree (NQF 7) in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Finance

Job description

The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, providing leadership and undertakes research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions.

It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa's sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all.

The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to all relevant legislation is imperative to the organization's strategy and values.

Supply Chain Officer (12 months Temp)The position requires a qualified and results driven individual to take on the temporary position of the Supply Chain Officer (12 months temp).

The applicant must energetic and dynamic person to assist in providing efficient and effective supply chain services to the internal and external stakeholders of the WRC.

The Supply Chain Officer will form part of the Finance Branch and will report to the Supply Chain Manager.

Applicants must be in possession of Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Finance or related field.

A degree (NQF 7) in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Finance will be an added advantage.

Must have a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Management (procuring of goods & services, tender administration and supplier database administration) in a public-sector environment is essential.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, extensive and in-depth working knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and related supply chain management policies in relations to all Operating Procurement Procedures is required.

The Supply Chain Officer will be responsible for procuring goods & services, tender administration and supplier database administration.

Provide administrative / secretarial support to relevant Committees.

Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing controls and ensuring compliance and provide secretarial support to relevant committees.

The appointment in this position, will be made in line with the WRC's employment equity plan and applications from individuals with disabilities are encouraged.

Applications must be submitted via email at (email protected) and CVs should contain at least three references.

No hand delivered applications will be accepted.

Closing date 25 November

If you are not contacted by 31 January

• please consider your application as unsuccessful.