- To coordinate, review, undertake and implement the supply chain demand management framework and policies through research, analysis and planning of procurement requirements, the collating of information for the annual procurement plan ensuring that funds are available and the compilation of specifications.
- A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7.
- 3 year supply chain experience on supervisory level.
Coordinate (synergise), review, research, analyze and plan the procurement needs of the department.
- Research the relevant identified needs. (in line with the SC strategy).
- Analyze requirements, undertake research, determine and develop proposals for implementation.
- Asses the results of the research on the market, interprets and develops proposals for procurement methodology.
- Ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Determine whether specifications should contain any special conditions.
- Coordinate review, collect and collate information for the annual procurement plan.
- Collect information from the relevant role players according to the prescribed template.
- Check (engage) and analyze the information. Confirm availability of budget.
- Check alignment against strategic and other objectives.
- Consolidate into procurement plan and table for approval by the accounting officer.
- Determine whether a specification for the relevant commodity exists. If not oversee the collection and collation of information and the compilation of specifications/terms of reference.
- Compile and publish request for proposals as required.
- Perform general quality assurance of information in the supplier database (e.g. check and verify supporting documents).
Supervise employees to ensure an effective demand management service and undertake all administrative functions required with regard to financial and HR administration.
- General supervision of employees.
- Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.
- Advice and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work.
- Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
- Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
