Description:

Lead and manage the CEF Group’s supply chain management functions, develop and implement long-term procurement strategies to ensure the efficient procurement of identified Strategic, highly complex and technical, Group wide, globally sourced commodities and services at the lowest total cost of ownership. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting effective business operations and optimise the achievement of the Group commercial objectives with technical, operational, and empowerment priorities whilst ensuring good corporate governance. The incumbent will also develop, implement and maintain the Group supply chain management system, oversee and manage the overall Group supply chain management operations, including; demand, acquisition, contract, logistics, performance and risk management. The incumbent will also contribute to the disposal management process. Review the Group supply chain performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group supply chain.

Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric (NQF Level 4), Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) and/ or equivalent in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Public Administration
• MCIPS qualification as an added advantage
• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in the Relevant field as an added advantage
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant and demonstrable experience in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement in the Public Sector of which 5 years must be at middle management level.
• Practical leadership skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in managing a large and complex muti-layered organisation with results-driven delivery record.
• An in-depth practical knowledge of supply chain management processes in a public sector setting

Exposure to the following:

• Procurement in the Public Sector Setting.
• Public finance Management Act
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Treasury Regulations and Instructions

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated organistional leadership at strategic and operational levels and navigation in a complex organisation | Strategic thinker and strong negotiation skills |Business Acumen, executing for results; Strategic development and Execution; Building Relationships & Using Influence; analytical skills, creativity, a team player, verbal and written & communication, Sound knowledge of public sector supply chain management processes, practices and the applicable legislation | Report writing skills | Time management skills | People and process management Skills |Negotiation skills |Customer focus

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Group Supply Chain Management Planning and Implementation

• Guide and  enable business strategically through supply chain management process.
• Ensure development and implementation of supply chain management policies and strategies that enable business and are responsive to development agenda of government.
• Establishing and effective system of risk management for the identification, consideration and avoidance of potential risk in the SCM processes.
• Ensure development and implementation of demand and procurement plans across the Group.
• Develop and recommend commercial and contracting supply chain strategies, working across the Group with the various subsidiaries' Supply Chain teams.
• Oversee implementation of demand and acquisition management; and contract administration in line with developed strategies, policies, procedures, prescript and SLAs.
• Oversee the provision of secretariat services to Bid Committees and provide necessary guidance to the processes. 

Contracts and Supplier Management

• Serve as a partner for the project management teams, helping them to assess and manage project-related risks, outsource specialized tasks, and establish a project-related sourcing strategy that aims to leverage spending volumes as well as procurement activities beyond the particular project's scope. 
• Ensure development and effective implementation of contracts administration best practice. 
• Development and implement value driving Supplier Relations Management (SRM) process. 
• Negotiate and liaise with Users and Suppliers/Contractors on contract amounts.

Financial Management

• Prepare, manage and monitor the capital and operational budgets of the division, including total labour budget of the division to ensure effective and efficient functioning and cost control.
• Evaluate the department's performance against the approved budget and addressing deviations/variances.  
• Monitor, recommend and implement corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to budgetary provisions, financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedures.  
• Authorise payments request, requisitions, etc. regarding expenditure as delegated.
• Prepare reports to the CFO detailing the status of expenditure and availability of funds for current and short-term interventions. 
• Prepare motivational reports on behalf of CFO and CEO for submission to the Board or its subcommittees for approval when required.

People Management

• Identify designated staff responsibilities, authority and personnel performance measurement criteria.  
• Implement staff development and training to achieve overall objectives. 
• Determine human resource requirements taking into consideration operational needs, skills scarcity and retention capability.  
• Evaluate individual and team performance, and address deviations from agreed performance indicators.
• Address workplace conflict the initiation and coordination of consultative processes and implementation of appropriate disciplinary procedures.

CLOSING DATE: 23 November 2023

NOTE: The successful candidate/s for the advertised position/s will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which includes, criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications and previous employment (Reference checks). It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority and the evaluation certificate is attached to the application on submission. If you do not hear from the CEF SOC three months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.  CEF SOC reserves the right to not fill this position. CEF SOC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. This position will be filled in accordance with the CEF SOC Employment Equity Plan.