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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) - SUPPLY CHAIN ACCOUNTANT
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Irene, Pretoria:
SUPPLY CHAIN ACCOUNTANT
Key Performance Areas:
• Manage the Procurement Function at campus level (including amongst others: procuring goods and services, liaising with suppliers, obtaining quotations / tenders, guide in developing specifications, negotiating contracts and contract administration according to procurement policy);
• Cost management by applying best sourcing strategies;
• Act in direct support to the research function;
• Evaluation of quotations and tenders in terms of PFMA,PPFFA & Treasury Regulations;
• Manage the procurement process;
• Implementation of SCM policy and regulations;
• Source all suppliers at Institute level and manage Institute Supplier Database;
• Promoting procurement empowerment (BEE/HDI);
• Internal control compliance;
• Member of local tender committee and will represent the Institute at Corporate Tender Committee level (when the Institute requires CTC-level approval of the appointment of a supplier);
• Manage the Inventory function (including optimising inventory levels and coordination of stocktaking of stores);
• Ensure that the risks related to Procurement and Inventory Management are adequately addressed;
• SCM Reporting to Central Office;
• Evaluation of suppliers performance;
• Attend to audit queries;
• Give procurement guidance to business units and management;
• Provide leadership to subordinate;
• Manage Subordinates;
• Tender administration;
• Provide inputs for budget.
Requirements:
• National Diploma in SCM/B Degree in SCM or equivalent;
• 3-year experience in Supply Chain Management or procurement & System;
• Experience in a research environment in general will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Good communication skills (written & verbal);
• The ability to establish & maintain working relationship with others;
• Knowledge of GAAP, PFMA Treasury Regulations & VAT Act;
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ensure that the risks related to Procurement and Inventory Management are adequately addressed;
• SCM Reporting to Central Office;
• Evaluation of suppliers performance;
• Attend to audit queries;
• Give procurement guidance to business units and management;
• Provide leadership to subordinate;
• Manage Subordinates;
• Tender administration;
• Provide inputs for budget.
Requirements:
• National Diploma in SCM/B Degree in SCM or equivalent;
• 3-year experience in Supply Chain Management or procurement & System;
• Experience in a research environment in general will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Good communication skills (written & verbal);
• The ability to establish & maintain working relationship with others;
• Knowledge of GAAP, PFMA Treasury Regulations & VAT Act;
• Valid driver’s license.
Enquiries: Mr. MJ Bokaba, Tel: (012) 672 9095
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 17 MAY 2021
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to APICV@arc.agric.za.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.