Senior Supply Chain Practitioner

In brief

**Overview** This is an opportunity to join the Department of Water and Sanitation as a Senior Supply Chain Practitioner. The role involves comprehensive administration of supply chain management functions, including demand and acquisition support, supplier management, procurement processes, asset disposal, and payment administration. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and compliant supply chain operations within the department. **What you will do** * Render demand and acquisition support. * Update and maintain a supplier including contractors database. * Register suppliers on LOGIS or similar system. * Request and receive quotations. * Capture specifications on the electronic purchasing system. * Place orders. * Issue and receive bid documents. * Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process. * Compile draft documents as required. * Ensure contractors database is updated and well maintained. * Ensure orders are placed accordingly. * Ensure all notices are registered and issued properly. * Provide effective provisioning of logistical support services. * Ensure that requested items are received and services are rendered as requested. * Capture information into SAP system. * Capture information into BAS system. * Analyse procurement trends. * Implement policies. * Engage suppliers regarding purchased materials and payment thereof. * Develop action plan for the section. * Supervise human resources. * Check if information is captured correctly on the system. * Authorize payments. * Ensure documents are provided for an approval. * Ensure vehicles are issued properly. * Ensure that financial procedures are observed in the section. * Compile monthly reports. * Administer the provision of tender services and contract management. * Record all bid documents received. * Forward relevant records to bid committee for processing. * Keep register of bid documents. * Ensure documents are forwarded to bid committee for further processing. * Manage Asset Disposal. * Capture all payments in the BAS/SAP system. * Keep records of assets to be disposed. * Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals. * Identify redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal. * Maintain Asset register. * Compile monthly reports. * Ensure redundant items are disposed. * Ensure database is updated accordingly. * Administer the payment process for goods and services acquired. * Verify the correctness and accuracy of invoices. * Check if amounts correspond with received quotations. * Ensure that goods and services are received before payment. * Pay invoices after services have been rendered. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 6 qualification National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Purchasing Management/Procurement / Financial Management or relevant qualification. * Three (3) years’ experience in Supply Chain Management administration environment. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Knowledge of procurement administration procedure. * Knowledge of financial legislation. * Knowledge of BAS, SAP, and GAAP. * Knowledge of PFMA, 115 PPPFA and BBEE Policy. * Knowledge of supply chain management. * Knowledge of procurement policies and legislation. * Disciplinary knowledge of labour law. * Knowledge of treasury regulations. * Knowledge of dispute resolution policies. * Understanding Social and Economic development issues. * Basic Financial Management. * Knowledge Management. * Problem solving and analysis. * People and diversity management. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Efficient communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold an NQF level 6 National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing Management, Procurement, Financial Management, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants are required to have a minimum of three years of experience within a Supply Chain Management administration environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of procurement administration procedures, financial legislation, and specific systems such as BAS and SAP, along with an understanding of GAAP. Familiarity with PFMA, PPPFA, BBEE Policy, labour law, treasury regulations, and dispute resolution policies is essential. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate an understanding of social and economic development issues, possess basic financial and knowledge management skills, and exhibit capabilities in problem-solving, people and diversity management, client focus, efficient communication, accountability, and ethical conduct. A valid unexpired driver's license is also a mandatory requirement. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-supply-chain-practitioner-department-of-water-and-sanitation-2 Source: myjobmag

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