About the Role
The Department of Education is seeking dedicated individuals for two positions as SCM Officer in Asset and Stores Management, located in Amathole West and Chris Hani East. This vital role plays an essential part in ensuring that educational resources are effectively managed and maintained, directly impacting the quality of education provided to learners in the Eastern Cape. By overseeing the flow of assets and supplies, you will contribute to a system that supports educators and students alike, fostering an environment where education can thrive.
In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including the maintenance of asset registers and the verification of equipment issued to various components. The public service sector in South Africa relies heavily on individuals like you to ensure transparency and efficiency in government operations, making this role significant not just for the department but for the entire community.
About the Department
The Department of Education is committed to providing quality education that is accessible to all learners in South Africa. With a mission to uplift and empower communities through education, the department works tirelessly to support schools, educators, and learners in their quest for knowledge. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision that strives for a brighter future for every South African child.
What You’ll Do
- Compile and maintain accurate records of assets and supplies.
- Verify the issuance of equipment and accessories to relevant components and individuals.
- Identify and manage redundant, non-serviceable, and obsolete equipment for disposal.
- Oversee the verification and updating of the asset register.
- Maintain and update the supplier database, ensuring all suppliers are registered.
- Request and receive quotations, ensuring timely placement of orders.
- Issue and receive bid documents, providing logistical support during bid considerations.
- Capture and verify orders for goods, ensuring they are accurately recorded.
- Respond to requests for goods from end users, managing distribution effectively.
- Ensure the quality of work and provide personnel development and assessment of staff performance.
What You’ll Need
- A three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in a relevant field such as Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, or Public Administration.
- A minimum of three years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management within a public entity or government institution.
- A valid driving license and proficiency in computer literacy.
- Excellent communication, administration, and organisational skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills.
- Basic financial recording, minute-taking, and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of the education sector is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing/ Logistics/ Public Administration/ Finance/ Accounting/ Economics/ Internal Audit.Three (3) years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution.
A valid driving license.
Computer Literacy.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Administration Skills.
Interpersonal Skills.
Organisational Skills.
Typing and Writing Skills.
Strong Leadership Skills.
Basic financial recording, minute taking and report writing skills.
Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
Job Duties
Oversee the compilation and maintenance of records.Verify the issuing of equipment and accessories to components and individuals in need.
Identify redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal.
Oversee the verification of the asset register.
Update and maintain supplier (including contractors) database.
Ensure that suppliers are captured and registered on the system.
Request and receive quotations.
Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system.
Ensure that all orders are placed on time.
Issue and receive bid documents.
Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusions.
Check, place and verify orders for goods.
Receive and verify goods from suppliers.
Capture and ensure that goods are captured in registers and databases.
Receive request for goods from end users.
Issue goods to end users.
Check and maintain goods registers.
175 Update and ensure the maintenance of the register of suppliers.
Allocate and ensure quality of work.
Personnel development.
Assess staff performance.
Apply discipline.
