GENERAL MANAGER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTSalary: R 1,554,696–R 1,858,821 p.a. inclusive of benefitsLocation: Head Office– (

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**Overview** This is an explanation of the permanent General Manager: Supply Chain Management role at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), based at its Head Office. The position offers a salary ranging from R 1,554,696 to R 1,858,821 per annum, inclusive of benefits. **What you will do** The incumbent will be responsible for the following key performance areas: * Oversee the development of an ICT Strategy that aligns to SASSA’s objectives. * Oversee and manage modernisation and digitalisation priorities for the Agency’s operations to enhance the impact of service delivery. * Oversee, manage, and direct the development and maintenance of the business systems that support the operations of the Agency. * Oversee governance, risk, and compliance strategies to support transparency and accountability. * Oversee the Agency’s ICT operations pertaining to user support, systems maintenance, and the performance of vendor service level agreements. * Oversee, manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the branch. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Requirements:** * Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Systems / IT Related Qualification. * Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government. * The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment. * **Experience:** * 8 Years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial level. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge) * Planning & Organizing * Innovation / Creativity * Problem Solving * Computer Literacy * Policy Analysis and Development * Strategic Capability and Leadership * People Management and Empowerment * Programme and Project Management * Financial Management * Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation * Facilitation and Presentation **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this permanent General Manager role will be a highly experienced individual with at least 8 years of relevant senior managerial experience. They should possess an NQF Level 8 qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related IT field, as recognized by SAQA. Essential qualifications also include a Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) endorsed by the National School of Government, requiring successful completion of the SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) prior to appointment. The candidate must demonstrate strong functional and professional knowledge in ICT, coupled with skills in strategic leadership, planning, organizing, innovation, problem-solving, computer literacy, policy analysis, people and financial management, programme/project management, change management, service delivery innovation, facilitation, and presentation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-social-security-agency-sassa-vacancies-9#spani-ref-sas-ho20-09-26-01-nature-of-position-permanent-minimum-requirements-candidates-should-hold-a-qualification-at-nqf-level-8-as-recognized-by-saqa-in-the-field-of-information-technology-computer-science-information-systems-it-related-qualification-certificate-for-entry-into-the-sms-senior-management-service-endorsed-by-the-national-school-of-government-the-requirements-for-application-of-senior-mana Source: govpage

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