About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join their team as the Director: Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management in Pretoria. This pivotal role plays a significant part in ensuring that procurement processes are not only transparent but also efficient and ethical. By managing sourcing and procurement services, this position is vital for maintaining the integrity of public service operations and ensuring that taxpayer money is spent wisely. The work done in this role directly impacts the community by promoting fair dealings and enhancing the efficiency of public services.
In the bustling city of Pretoria, the Director will oversee a range of responsibilities, from the accuracy and efficiency of procurement processes to asset management and financial compliance. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, ensuring that all operations are conducted within the framework of relevant legislation and policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the South African public service landscape.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to providing effective infrastructure and support services that foster economic growth and development across South Africa. With a mission to promote sustainable development and enhance the quality of life for all South Africans, the department plays a crucial role in the planning, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure. Working here means joining a team committed to excellence and integrity in serving the public good.
What You’ll Do
- Manage procurement services, ensuring compliance with legislation and ethical standards
- Oversee the development and implementation of asset management and inventory control plans
- Ensure efficient and timely procurement processes, providing necessary information to suppliers
- Monitor and report on the performance of the directorate, including financial compliance
- Develop operational plans and manage resources to meet set targets
- Conduct regular audits and physical verifications of assets to prevent losses
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a Degree (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Finance, Public Management, or Public Administration
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior level in a Supply Chain Management environment
- Valid Driver’s license and knowledge of tender procedures
- Familiarity with relevant financial legislation, including the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations
- CIPS certification and knowledge of printing processes is an added advantage
- Willingness to travel and a strong understanding of public service regulations
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Supply Chain/ Purchasing/ Logistics Management/ Finance/ Public Management/ Public Administration.A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in a Supply Chain Management environment.
CIPS certificate will be an added advantage.
Valid Driver’s license.
Working knowledge of the tender procedures.
Added advantage: Estimating of printing work, proven knowledge of printing processes, equipment and paper, planning (estimating) and/or scheduling.
Other: Willingness to travel.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act.
Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations, prescripts, GRAP, and business practices.
Knowledge of financial management, government budgeting 30 processes, management accounting, revenue management, risk management, auditing, and forensic accounting.
Knowledge of public service/ supply chain/ financial legislative frameworks.
Knowledge of Corporate Governance (King Report).
Job Duties
Manage sourcing and procurement services in the Department: Manage the accuracy, speed and efficiency in the procurement.Ensure that value for money, open and effective completion, ethics and fair dealing is adhered to.
Ensure openness in the procurement process.
Ensure continuous improvement in the efficiency of internal processes and systems.
Ensure that adequate and timely information is provided to suppliers to enable them to participate in the procurement process.
Ensure compliance with legislation in the submission.
Ensure monitoring and full implementation of the approved procurement plan.
Manage assets acquisition and disposal: Ensure the development of asset management and inventory control plans and the implementation thereof.
Ensure the development, implementation and enforcement of proper asset managing control measures.
Manage and monitor the effective and efficient physical verification of tangible and intangible assets.
Manage and monitor the disposal of assets in line with all relative legislation regulations, prescripts and GPW policies and procedures.
Coordinate the disposal committee, manage, investigate and report on all losses of assets.
Ensure the preparation of complete and accurate financial disclosures in line with GRAP requirements.
Manage inventory control services: Manage the development and enforcement of counting methodology.
Daily and periodic counts are conducted and monitored.
Effective reconciliation of monthly reports.
Oversee and manage the developing, implementing of inventory control and asset management plans, enforce proper inventory and asset control measures.
Oversee the performing of inventory control functions.
Ensure that the monthly reconciliation to the general ledger is effectively managed: Manage the monthly and annual fixed asset reconciliation process.
Resolve reconciliation discrepancies and make corrections.
Certify the correction journal and review update of fixed asset register.
Ensure the running of monthly depreciation on AX.
Ensure the development of standard operating procedures and methodologies.
Ensure that correct processes are implemented and followed to avoid audit findings.
Manage financial compliance and prevent financial misconduct: Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management prescripts, and organisational policies.
Monitor financial transactions and expenditure to identify potential instances of financial misconduct and non-compliance.
Manage the Directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation.
Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate.
Formulate, identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments.
Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget.
Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate.
Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the directorate.
