Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management, Ref No. POCS 02/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to provide a Supply Chain Management service inclusive of acquisition management, demand management, contract administration, and Logistical support. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); 
• A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience in a supply chain management working environment.

Recommendation

• A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities with restricted driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide an acquisition management service according to the prescribed procurement methodologies; 
• Provide a Logistical Support service; 
• Provide a Contract Administration service; 
• Provide a Demand Management service; 
• People management; 
• Inventory Management; 
• IFA/AFS/Provincial Treasury Reporting. 

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: 

• Supply Chain Management such as LOGIS, ePS and Demand Management; 
• Bids, contract management, leases, service level agreements and stakeholder management; 
• Financial norms and standards (PFMA) National Treasury Regulations and provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions; 
• Provincial and National Treasury directives relating to Supply Chain Management; 
• Procurement Best Practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement;
• Procurement policies and procedures. 

Skills in the following: 

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 
• Communication skills (written and verbal); Conflict management; 
• Planning and organising; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.