NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NDA) VACANCIES

 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
 
Purpose
To coordinate, review undertake and implement the supply chain acquisition management framework ad policies through the execution of the bidding process, compilation of a list of service providers, according to the prescribed procurement methodologies.
In addition, the position will be responsible for logistical support with regard to travel arrangements for the entire organisation.
 
Division: Finance
Reports To: Senior Supply Chain Officer
Position location: Head Office
Peromnes Grade:
Number of Direct Reports: N/A
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualification: A 3 (three) year National Diploma or Degree in Finance/Procurement Management/ Supply Chain Management
 
Essential Experience:  3 (three) years’ experience is a requirement in a similar position as well as strong experience in implementation of the PPPFA Act, PFMA Act as well as general understanding of BBBEE Act requirements in line with Procurement compliance.
 Management as well as understanding and interpretation of contracts, and drafting thereof.
 
Knowledge
 Ideal candidate is expected to display extensive knowledge of contract management & Supply Chain Management environment.
 Knowledge of dealing with Treasury regulations and requirements
 Knowledge and understanding of PFMA Act, PPPFA Act and B-BBEE Act
 
Skills & Abilities
 Project management skills, knowledge to analyse and interpret laws and regulations that governs the procurement is highly required.
 Organisation and administration skills, quick and innovative thinking
 Presentation skills (verbal and written, writing skills) Good communication skills
 Problem solving and analysis
 Basic knowledge of accounting
 Computer literacy
 Integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information are essential
 Financial management skills
 Planning and organising skills ability.
 Efficient and accurate with attention to detail.
 Assertiveness.
 Negotiations.
 Ability to initiate process for the benefit of the NDA
 Ability to communicate at any level of the organisation
 Client service orientation
 Resilience
 
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 Receive requests from end user and register them.
 Scrutinise terms of reference/specifications for compliance
 Check completeness of documentation and compliance against Supply Chain Management principles & thresholds
 Invite price quotations for goods, services and job required by client in accordance with approved TOR/Specifications.
 Receive and evaluate and quotations
 Enforce compliance in terms of Supply Chain Management policies and prescripts
 Provide management and both internal and external clients with Supply Chain Management related advice
 Draft comparative schedules based on received quotations
 Undertake necessary administration related to procurement activities
 Implement an effective document control and filing systems
 Provide inputs to supervisor for monthly reports
 Ensure that the database is utilised effectively in the sourcing of quotations and that client expectations are met, subject to prescripts.
 Provide support in maintaining effective systems, processes and procedures for the procurement of goods and services.
 Provide support to supervisor in liaising and co-ordinating with clients on outstanding requests for goods and services
 Work closely with the supervisor to ensure that the procurement of goods and services are compliant and fair
 Ensure compliance with the rules of procurement process and supply chain cycle
 Support management in the monitoring of the procurement function of the Organization
 Monthly reporting on all Supply Chain Management activities e.g. BBBEE spend, procurement compliance, contract spending etc.
 Ensure compliance with Treasury requirements, includes inter alia PFMA Act, PPPFA Act, BBBEE Act etc. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management in government
 Contracts management (monitor the life span and validity period in conjunction with end user)
 Ensure proper administration and record keeping of the supply chain processes as well as ensuring that all internal stakeholders understand and follow required process.
 Monitoring the implementation of supply chain policies.
 Daily management of incoming requests from end users ensuring timeous turnaround
 Develop and implement SCM strategies and process, as well as implementation to ensure efficient running of the procurement process
 Ensure Supply Chain Management policies are updated according to new legislation
 Manage internal and external customer/supplier relations
 Train all staff on Supply Chain Management policies and procedures and ensure adherence to processes
 Report on service provider performance
 Compile regular procurement reports for internal and external stakeholders
 Meet with staff and management to help them determine their purchasing needs
 Identify preferred suppliers with respect to pre-determined criteria such as price, BEE component, and quality
 Negotiate and agree all preferred supplier contracts – no preferred supplier without a contract
 Negotiate best rates – no overspends incurred and proof of decrease in overall costs
 Ensure that supplier deliveries are in line with contract deliveries requirements, e.g. price, quality – minimum returns on deliveries
 Advise staff and management on contracts with suppliers
 Study catalogues and trade journals to see what local and overseas sellers are offering
 Keep up with market trends, new products
 Hold suppliers accountable to agreements – price, quality, service, delivery times
 Monitor utilisation of suppliers
 Constantly scan environment for better suppliers, products, market trends
 Perform any other related duties that may be given by the immediate supervisor
 
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES
Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). *
• All NDA Staff and Directorates
External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)
 Service Providers
 Government Entities
 CSOs
 
 

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ICT SPECIALIST: SECURITY
 
Purpose
The position is responsible for performing ICT security access control, monitor systems, create awareness and related administration in order to create and maintain technology driven physical security infrastructure for ICT environment and protection of the NDA information. In addition, the position is responsible for the alignment of information security governance with the business objectives, information security strategy including compliance measurement, deviations and exemptions.
 
Division: Corporate Services
Reports To: Senior Manager: ICT
Position location: Head Office
Peromnes Grade:
Number of Direct Reports/ Supervision: 1
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualification
 National Diploma in IT
 Network+, Security+ certification (COMPTIA)
 Professional level Information Security Certification (CISSP / CISM / CISA)
 
Essential Experience
 3 years relevant information security experience within a corporate ICT environment
 
Knowledge
 Good knowledge and understanding of industry best practice with regards to IT Security controls such as: Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Patch management, Remote Access VPN, data and web content filtering, Data Loss Prevention
 Good knowledge and understanding of company internal control procedures and risk policy
 Good knowledge and understanding of NDA IT security policies and procedures
 Good knowledge and understanding of relevant desktop and server hardware and software
 Knowledge of Security and different levels of Encryption and Authorisation Schemes
 
Skills & Abilities
 Excellent communication skills
 Problem-solving
 Interpersonal skills
 Decisiveness
 Integrity
 Resilience
 Strong ICT technical ability
 Good report writing skills
 Risk Management skills
 
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Information Security
 Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure.
 Monitoring for data violations internally and externally.
 Manage and monitor internal and hosting FIREWALL rules in conjunction with Networks.
 Identify accurate causes of security violations.
 Implementation of appropriate remedies to ensure data and systems security.
 Perform periodical reporting on violations and notification to ICT Senior Manager
 Proactive implementation of fixes and patches to block viruses and attacks to the entire ICT system environment.
 Maintain industry best practices with regards to ICT Security controls such as: Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Patch management, Remote Access VPN, data and web content filtering, Data Loss Prevention, etc.
 Maintain awareness of ICT security trends and vulnerabilities, e.g. major virus outbreaks.
 Conduct proactive and effective communication (Intranet, email, posters) of risks and vulnerabilities to staff.
 Implement an appropriate ICT security support to NDA staff. 
 Ensure that the data transmissions are encrypted and configure firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmission. 
 Implement and manage password authentication to keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files. 
 Modify security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, and change user access status. 
 Perform risk assessments and tests on running data processing activities and security measures. 
 Train staff about computer security and promote security awareness and security protocols.  Participate in testing exercise of Disaster Recovery Plan as per schedule. 
 Implementation of ICT Security Strategic plan. 
 Maintain, administer and backup of ICT security servers and applications.
 Develop and maintain SOP's/ guidelines regarding access control to Service Desk, Desktop and Information Security. 
 Management of physical access to NDA Offices.
 
General Technical Support
 Provide desktop technical support to all NDA Users 
 Provide Network, Server & E-mail User Support 
 Log, investigate and follow-up and resolve logged calls on ICT helpdesk
 
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES
Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). *
• All NDA Staff
External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)
 Service Providers
 Sector Departments

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Application details: Full Job profiles for these positions are available on the NDA website: www.nda.org.za. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with three references and a fully completed application for employment form obtainable on www.nda.org.za must be emailed to: careers@nda.org.za
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote the NDA Employment Equity targets.
 
NB: Use the job reference as a subject line (heading of the email application) e.g. Reference no: 2022SCO01 for the first position, 2022ISS02 for the second position. An email without the reference number as a subject/heading will be disqualified. Please ensure that the reference number is written the same way as in the advert.
 
Failure to submit a detailed CV, fully completed application form and comply with the application instructions above will result in the disqualification of your application.
 
For enquiries regarding these positions, please contact Ms Nonhlanhla Zulu at Tel: 011 018 5523.
 
Should you not be contacted within two months of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
All candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, qualification verification and competency assessment where required.
 
Closing date: 29 August 2022.