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ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER: C4 
FINANCE DIVISION 
DURBAN HEAD OFFICE 
ITHALA SOC LIMITED 
REFERENCE NUMBER: 21088 
 
An exceptional opportunity awaits a dynamic individual to render and maintain an effective and efficient procurement function that will ensure value for money when acquiring assets, goods and services. 
 
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The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following: 
 Manage the procurement of goods and services. 
 Provide advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to all the stakeholders. 
 Oversee the evaluation of suppliers and contractor performance. 
 Ensure proficiency in the delivery of projects within specified time. 
 Provide support to the bid committees. 
 Oversee support to the delivery of the tender bid processes. 
 Advise and identify budget requirements in consultation with user departments. 
 Ensure cost effective and efficient procurement of goods or services. 
 Ensure compliance with different statutory legislation. 
 Adhere to turn around times for all incoming requests from end users. 
 Manage the acquisition processes. 
 
 
The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be considered for this position: 
 Grade 12 
 B degree in Commerce specializing in Supply Chain Management. 
 At least five (5) years’ experience in SCM within the financial services environment. 
 A valid code 8 driver’s license (South African). 
 Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply legislation related to procurement. 
 The ability to apply a business or commercial thought process approach in decision making, planning and implementation of projects. 
 Product knowledge of the organization and the supplier base. 
 Good knowledge of Bid procedures and processes. 
 Good written and verbal communication skills. 
 Financial Management skills. 
 Efficient and accurate with attention to detail. 
 Negotiation skills. 
 Approachable and dependable.



THALA EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT 
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 DECEMBER 2021 
 
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A DETAILED CV; CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID DOCUMENT BY E-MAIL TO HR_recruitment1@ithala.co.za.
KINDLY ALSO INCLUDE A MOTIVATION OF HOW YOU MEET EACH OF THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE AND QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER FOR THE POSITION. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
 LATE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH NO REFERENCE NUMBER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 E-MAIL USERS ARE REQUESTED TO SET THE DELIVERY OPTION ON BOTH “RETURN RECEIPT” AND “CONFIRM DELIVERY”. 
 CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES. 
 ALL SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO ASSESSMENTS, REFERENCE AND CREDIT CHECKS. 
 IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT, PLEASE ACCEPT THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. 
 PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED IS PROCESSED LAWFULLY INTERMS OF POPIA.