Permanent - Chief Director: Supply Chain and Asset Management - Tshwane (Pretoria) - South Africa

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee the development and management of Supply Chain Management (SCM) process and strategy for the Department, and strategic objectives for supply chain and asset management to meet the objectives of the Department.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on supply chain matters.
• Review procurement contacts on a regular basis to ensure value for money.
• Lead and direct the coordination of fleet and asset management processes and procedures in the Department.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration with key account stakeholders and represent the Department at various forums.
• Ensure the effective implementation of strategic objectives and innovations (digital transformation, case management solutions and product / process improvements), in order to enhance service delivery in the Chief Directorate.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of the supply chain management business plan against agreed timeframes and objectives.
• Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures, and ensure compliance with all audit requirements and government prescripts.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the unit, and coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Management, Administration or Business Management at an NQF Level 7
• 5 Years’ experience at a Senior Management level (strategic management level)
• Extensive experience in government supply chain management
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures
• Knowledge of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and Government Planning Framework
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and other procurement related legislation
• Excellent abilities and vast experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems in the supply chain and asset management fields
• A valid drivers’ license
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours
• Completion of the Senior Management Services Pre-entry Certificate upon appointment.

Required skills and competencies:

• Strategic capability and leadership
• Service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus
• People management and empowerment
• Financial Management
• Program and project management
• Change management
• Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work • Support with digital transformation
• Innovation
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Influencing, networking, conflict management and negotiation skills
• Knowledge and Information management
• Decision making and initiating action
• Planning, organizing and time management
• Policy development, coaching and facilitating
• Computer literacy
• Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.