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HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)
 
The Health Professions Council of South Africa’s vision is realised through protecting the public  and guiding the professions.
 

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Manager: Supply Chain Management
(Paterson Grade: D2)
Remuneration package: R885 337 per annum (Cost to Council)
 
This position is responsible for ensuring the coordination and management of Council's procurement/supply chain  activities, development of strategic objectives for supply chain and sourcing policy of the organisation and to  manage the Travel Office of the HPCSA.
 
Minimum requirements: •  A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (NQF L7) qualification in Finance, Supply Chain,  Procurement or Logistics Management • Project Management Certification will be an added advantage • 6+ years'  supply chain management experience • At least 3-5 years' management experience in a supply chain division.


Competency requirements: • In-depth knowledge of supply chain end-to-end processes and best practice  • Project management skills • Thorough knowledge of relevant governing legislation • Documenting and record  management skills • Financial and procurement management skills • Corporate governance • Report-writing skills  • A sense of urgency • The ability to work under pressure • Excellent communication skills.

Principal accountabilities and key performance areas: •  Manage HPCSA's strategic sourcing, procurement,  contracting and evaluation of services • Develop, review or update supply chain practices that support business  strategies in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations and laws • Design  and implement supply chain models to help facilitate or coordinate supply chain discussions with customers  • Develop material costs forecasts and standard cost lists • Develop and implement contract management and  procurement frameworks, negotiate SLA and draft and manage contracts • Collaborate with other departments,  such as finance, legal services, professional boards to identify or qualify new suppliers • Document physical supply  chain processes, such as workflows, turnaround times or system flows • Provide expert advice and guidance in  terms of Supply Chain management to the entire organisation • Direct and manage corporate governance and  regulatory compliance within the division • Analyse supply chain lists to determine how to increase turnaround  times, reduce waste or optimise customer services • Ensure that effective and efficient internal financial controls  are established • Ensure the development of quality and risk management frameworks for the Department  • Assess and identify new procedures and their operational risks within the Supply Chain Department and  proactively mitigate them • Ensure that the Supply Chain Division has an effective and efficient complaints  handling mechanism • Manage and evaluate staff, operations and budget of the supply chain division as per the  HPCSA's policy • Submit monthly reports to the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
 
Note: In terms of HPCSA's Employment Equity Plan and commitment to diversity its workforce, preference will be  given to coloured and white male candidates.
 


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Microsoft Developer
(Paterson Grade: CU)
Remuneration package: R682 362 per annum (Cost to Council)
 
Minimum requirements: • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Bachelor's degree/N Diploma in  Information Technology • Development Certifications in Microsoft or Oracle will be added advantages • 5 years'  software development experience.
 
Competency requirements: • Proven experience in C#.NET, XML and Webservices • Good knowledge of Microsoft  SQL Server • Good analytical skills • Problem-solving skills • Troubleshooting and debugging skills • Excellent  organisational, planning and time management skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 
Principal accountabilities and key performance areas: • Design, code and maintain systems according to  approved standards • Document end-user requirements • Develop technical and functional specifications  • Perform user acceptance testing • Adhere to change management processes at all times • Undertake ongoing  management and maintenance of Business Applications • Monitor updates, tunes and diagnosis to ensure that  new updates and patches are applied • Conduct end-user training when a new functionality is deployed • Assist  with the identification and management of identified risks • Assist in the development of IT Division's Operational  Plan • Perform ad hoc requests for the Head of Division: Information Technology.
 
Note:  In line with the Council's Employment Equity plan and commitment to diversify its workforce, preference  will be given to suitably qualified white and Indian male candidates.
 
 
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment as part of the selection process.
 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae,  to Recruitment@hpcsa.co.za quoting the job title in the subject line.
 
Closing date: 19 August 2019
 
The HPCSA reserves the right not to make any  appointment to these advertised positions.