Supply Chain Management Specialist (6 Months Contract Based in Durban )

Introduction The Client are seeking a reliable to provide well-experienced SCM Specialised This position will operate in Durban (remote and office-based in Durban) and will play a central role in ensuring effective communication, record-keeping, and coordination across all Ports Regulator activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage demand management and acquisition and ensure full compliance to all acquisition and demand management prescripts, policies, and delegation of authority. Assist with drafting specifications. Co-ordinate inputs in demand and/or procurement plan. Conduct market and commodity research. Maintenance of/Compliance with CSD Ensure that procurement is in line with approved demand plan/procurement plan. Ensure effective functioning of all Bid Committees. Develop and implement internal control measures for procurement and ensure that quotations and bids are managed effectively and efficiently according to National Treasury prescripts and PRSA Supply Chain Management Policy. Communicate SCM policies and procedures to staff in the PRSA and ensure that documents submitted for procurement are fully compliant with Acquisition Management prescripts. Monthly reporting of procurement, irregular, fruitless and unauthorized expenditure. Monthly reporting on procurement against Demand Plan/Procurement Plan. Management and supervision of sections.  Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and maintain the legal interaction with them. Managing SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) that are in place between the suppliers and the Ports Regulator Liaise with other departments on their procurement requirements Ensure effective control of all assets in the PRSA Manager the disposal process for assets Manage loss control process Project manage and participate as an active member of the Administrative Department to facilitate the achievement of its objectives

 

Key competencies

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills and stakeholder management Strong communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful approach. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities. Excellent document management and writing skills.

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

Must have relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7, an undergraduate qualification in Supply chain management or equivalent qualification. Must have at least five (5) years experience in supply chain management of which three (3) years should have been in supervisory level.; Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Circulars and policy frameworks, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and other relevant public sector procurement legislation. Knowledge and experience of contract management, strategic sourcing, public sector supply chain models and processes. Understanding of delegation of authority. Be competent in administrative skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and National Treasury guidelines. Proven track record in operating compliant Public Sector SCM unit

Package & Remuneration R55 039.66 per month