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COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHE) – SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHE)
The South African Council on Higher Education (CHE) is an independent statutory body established by the Higher Education Act (Act No. 101 of 1997, as amended). As the Quality Council for Higher Education in terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act (Act No 67 of 2008, as amended) it advises the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation on all higher education issues and is responsible for quality assurance and promotion through the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC).
The Corporate Services Directorate is responsible for the efficient and effective provision of corporate services – administrative, financial, technical and professional, to support the discharge of the core mandate of the CHE.
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following position:
SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE
BASIC SALARY PACKAGE
R316 791 – R356 874 PA
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders; reviewing purchase requisitions from programmes/directorates for completeness and in line with agreed timelines; sourcing price quotations as per specifications from programmes /directorates; evaluating quotations received and making final vendor selection; generating purchase orders, delivery notes and goods receipt vouchers; facilitating the bid specification process; coordinating the end to end bidding process; preparation of packs for the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) and coordinating the seating thereof; serving as secretariat to the BEC and BAC; updating and maintaining the demand plan; updating and maintaining the supplier database; compiling reports on awarded bids and Request For Quotation’s (RFQ); performing ad-hoc duties as requested by the Supply Chain Manager/Chief Financial Officer and responding to internal and external requests.
The successful candidate should have:
A National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Finance/ Commerce/ Public Management or Business Management (NQF Level 6) and 3-5 years working experience in Supply Chain Management / Procurement.
Competencies (knowledge/skills/attributes):
The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:
Customer oriented; analytical ability; deadline driven; ability to work under pressure; Advanced MS Office proficiency; knowledge of supply chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and process (PASTEL and Sage )would be advantageous; numeracy skills; attention to detail; writing skills; ability to communicate at various levels of management, and report writing. In-depth knowledge and understanding of SCM processes, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Tender and Contract Administration.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply please submit a completed job application form available from the CHE website (www.che.ac.za/vacancies), a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of qualifications accompanied by a detailed motivation regarding your suitability for the position, as well as how you meet each of the stipulated requirements. The names and contact numbers of three (3) work-related referees should be provided. Applications not on the prescribed application form and submitted without the certified copies attached, will not be considered.
Applications must be forwarded to Affirmative Portfolios, for attention Sacha Meyerson via e-mail to recruitment@affirm.co.za, by fax to 086 605 8361 or hand delivered to La Rocca Office park Block E 14 Petunia Road, Bryanston.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo psychometric tests and competency assessments to determine their suitability for employment.
Further details pertaining to conditions of service, including remuneration, are available from Mashiane.m@che.ac.za.
Enquiries about technical aspects of the Supply Chain Officer positions should be directed to Sifunda.s@che.ac.za.
The CHE is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore, people from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 04 May 2021
No late applications will be considered.