Ndwendwe Local Municipality is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as an SCM Practitioner. Situated within our Finance Department, this role is instrumental in overseeing procurement and supply chain management operations.
The SCM Practitioner at Ndwendwe Local Municipality holds a crucial responsibility in optimizing procurement processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across our municipality. This permanent position presents a rewarding career opportunity for individuals dedicated to municipal governance and supply chain management.
SCM Practitioner-Ndwendwe Local Municipality Vacancy Overview:
- Department: Finance Department
- Position: SCM Practitioner
- Nature of Appointment: Permanent
- Task Grade: 12
- Salary Notch: R 381,440.76
- Closing Date: 28 June 2024 @ 16:00
- Salary Scale Reference Number: KZ293FIN021
Key Requirements:
- Possession of Grade 12 qualification.
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, with a major in Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum of three years’ working experience in Local Government.
- Two years of proven working experience in a Supply Chain Management environment.
- Completion of or studying towards the Municipal Finance Management Programme.
- Valid Driver’s license, minimum Code B.
Knowledge, Skills & Competency:
- Familiarity with local government legislations and National Treasury Regulations.
- Understanding of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in numerical skills, essential for financial analysis and reporting.
- High-level proficiency in writing and analytical skills.
- Understanding of Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (MSCOA) regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consolidate, capture, and monitor the procurement plan.
- Ensure adherence to all prescripts, regulations, delegations, and policies.
- Implement Supply Chain policies with a focus on risk management.
- Execute cost control and budget procedures effectively.
- Provide bid-related inputs to departments within the Municipality.
- Scrutinize specifications, task directives, and special conditions to ensure compliance.
- Compile bid advertisements, bid documents, evaluation of goods supplied and services rendered, submission recommendations, letters of acceptance, etc.
- Maintain the municipal supplier database.
- Attend briefing sessions for the bid committee.
- Serve as a member of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC).
- Prepare monthly reports on service providers’ performance.
- Execute delegated powers related to applicable functions efficiently.
Benefits:
- 13th Cheque
- Leave entitlement
- 100% Retirement Annuity Fund Contribution by Employer
- Pension benefits
- Medical Aid coverage
- Housing subsidy
Application Procedure:
- Obtain the application form upon request or download from www.ndwedwe.gov.za.
- Submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and all qualifications.
- Hand-deliver documents to HR Office No 06 or send via courier services to:
Municipal Manager, Ndwedwe Local Municipality, Private Bag x 503, Ndwedwe 4342.
Attention to: Mrs. MG Mthembu – Manager Human Resources. - For inquiries, contact the Manager of Human Resources at (032) 532 5000.
Note:
- Faxed, emailed, or late submissions of the Z83 form will not be considered.
- If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Municipality adheres to and promotes employment equity and affirmative action principles.
The opportunity to join Ndwedwe Local Municipality as an SCM Practitioner offers competitive benefits including a 13th cheque, comprehensive leave, retirement annuity fund contributions, pension, medical aid, and a housing subsidy. Prospective applicants who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to submit their applications promptly. Ensure all necessary documents, including a completed application form obtainable from www.ndwedwe.gov.za, comprehensive CV, certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and qualifications, are submitted to the HR Office or via courier services by the closing date of 28 June 2024 at 16:00.