Supply Chain Practitioner (Reference SCP/2013/05-1)

Advertiser: Government Pensions Administration Agency

Location: Pretoria

Supply Chain Management Section
Salary: R170 799 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Requirements:
An appropriate Bachelor’s degree (Legal) / National Diploma in Purchasing Management / Logistics or equivalent qualification; At least 24 months relevant experience in Contract Management, Services Level Agreements and needs administration. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and other relevant prescripts; Appropriate practical experience in legal administration; A valid driver’s license will be an advantage Computer literacy (MS Word, e-mail and internet) Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies and framework within Public Sector. Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team, Good interpersonal relations. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Planning and decision making skills. Must be able a responsible and reliable person. Effective organisational skills. Analytical and Problem Solving Skills. Client Orientation and Customer focus. Ability to deal with pressure. Self-motivated.

Duties:
The incumbent for this position will be reporting to Assistant Manager Demand & Acquisitions, and will be responsible for a wide range of activities which will include among others but not limited to: Assist with the tender processes. Managing of contracts and Service Level Agreements and address deviations and non-performance Monitoring Contracts Performance of Services Providers on Conjunction with Project Managers. Provide assistance and support to Branches / Contract Managers relating to daily activities with regard to Contracts and Services Level Agreements and all other relevant supporting documentation. Monitor validity of dates of contracts and advise relevant managers within 6 months prior to the termination of contracts. Follow-up and provide feedback with regards to complaints / enquiries received from both internal and external clients. Maintain and update SCM database with regards to contracts. Source tender specifications from components, and units. Advertising of tenders in the national newspapers, website and tender bulletin. Compile of tender documents. Allocate tender numbers, advert dates and closing dates. Monitor the tender box and remove submitted proposals on specified date and times. Manage the administration of all processes related to the monitoring of tender documents. Refer all tender documents received to Bidcom and relevant authority for considerations.

Enquiries: Ms F Mahlaba 012 319 1455

For attention: Ms F Mahlaba

Note:
One position of Supply Chain Practitioner–Stores is currently available at the Supply Chain Division at the Government Pensions Administration Agency. This position will be filled on a 24 months contract basis.

Applications:
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, Government Pensions Administration Agency, Private Bag X63, Pretoria 0001. OR hand deliver at 34 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Closing date: 31 May 2013 at 12h00 noon, No faxed / e-mailed / late applications will be considered.

Note:
Requirement of applications: Must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form). Must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with original certified copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), ID document and drivers licence if a prerequisite (copies of certified documents will not be accepted). Certified documents should not be older than 3 months. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his / her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be deemed as unsuccessful. Must include the name and contact details of three references that can comment on their performance.

Applications without an indication of the specific reference number/s as stated in this advertisement will be regarded as unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 3 (three) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial / asset record check, qualification / study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills / knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Reference number: SCP/2013/05-1

Closing date: 31 May 2013