Job Description

The Organization requires the services of Supply Chain Management Practitioner. This position will be based at Addo Elephant National Park.

Location

Addo Elephant National Park

Requirements

1. Grade 12 Certificate
2. Must be in possession of a Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Procurement/ Logistics. Post Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain Management / Procurement/ Logistics will be Advantageous.
3. Should have 3 to 5 years’ experience as a specialist in SCM with experience in public sector.
4. A working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; PFMA; PPPFA; CIDB, B-BBEE Act and its code of good practice, SANParks Policies and General Procurement Guidelines.
5. Knowledge of Sourcing and Procurement processes in the public sector and relevant legislation is essential.
6. Knowledge of SANParks Business.
7. Applicants must be flexible and have the ability to meet tight deadlines and work without supervision.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, effective team management and leadership abilities, as well as negotiation skills, facilitation, and organizational skills.
9. A valid South African resident status and strong knowledge of South Africa’s procurement procedures.
10. Computer literacy is essential – MS Word, Outlook, and Excel – proof of qualification/course required.
11. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, highly analytical and good planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

1. Provide support in all aspects related to the procurement of goods, works and services.
2. To coordinate the identification of regional procurement needs as informed by the Annual Procurement Plan, Business Plan and Budget.
3. Execute integrated sourcing and procurement processes and follow prescribed public procurement procedures towards fulfilling procurement needs.
4. Execute purchasing of goods and services and manage procurement administration.
5. Negotiate and coordinate conclusion of the agreements with suppliers to meet customer expectations.
6. Perform and guide on bid specifications, evaluation of tenders within set policies and standards.
7. Use own discretion to manage problems/risks and make recommendations timeously.
8. Build and maintain healthy interpersonal and inter-team relationships.
9. To execute effective supplier relationship management, contract management, industry and market analysis and commodity management
10. To maintain regional contracts registers used as mechanisms to monitor annual payments to service providers.
11. To provide expert advice to end-users regarding the development of short- and long-term service level agreements for repeat purchases in conjunction with the Supply Chain Corporate Office.
12. To build, maintain and manage stakeholder relations.
13. To monitor and report on supply chain transactions as per the directive from Corporate Supply Chain Office.
14. Maintain purchase records and other important data.
15. To manage risks associated with the procurement of services and goods.
16. To manage an auditable administrative system of the region’s assets.
17. To continuously manage and appraise submissions of the supplier database.
18. To coordinate and maintain the pre-vendor qualification directory.
19. To continuously evaluate the quality of goods and services rendered by the suppliers and assess their performance.

Please Note

Candidates will be required to source own accommodation outside the park as no official accommodation will be made available to the successful candidate.

DUE TO MULTIPLE VACANCIES USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE CORRECT ALLOCATION OF CV: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER

The remuneration includes a cost to company package, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson C4 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks. These vacant positions endorse Employee Equity in the workplace.

Salary

354 947.02

Paterson Grade

C1

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:

Fill the form below

https://forms.office.com/r/1L5N0i4Bdm

ATT: Ilze Jonker

Human Resource Department

Addo Elephant National Park

PO Box 52

Addo

6105

Fax: 086-7300-793

Should you have any difficulties with the link, please contact our offices at 042 2338650

Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address:

Email: addovacancies@sanparks.org

Closing Date

06 September 2024

Skills Required

• Attention to Detail