ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF) VACANCIES

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MANAGER: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: T.A.S.K LEVEL 16

• Centurion
• Permanent
• Full Time
• R1 028 791.00 per annum, negotiable.
• Non EE/AA, Disabled

 
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Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Logistics Management, the successful incumbent is accountable for the planning, implementing and controlling of the efficient, cost-effective flow of materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer (internal/external) requirements.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
Logistics Management

• Provide guidance in the management procurement regarding movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory (and the related information flow) of the process and maximize cost-effective fulfilment of orders.
• Manage the conducting of a needs assessment dealing with issues such as: identifying future space/ storage needs (forecasting); frequency of need; linking requirements to the division’s budget; conduct an expenditure analysis and conducting market analysis.
• Manage the categorization of applications received from Service Providers/ Vendors, referring to regulatory mechanisms and procedural guidelines to differentiate and/ or allocate applications.
• Review logistics, assets and disposal Terms of Reference for RAF.
• Manage the assessment of value for money in terms of goods, services and works received.
• Collaborate with Demand management unit to monitor commodity sourcing strategy includes storage and logistics categories or requirements.
• Advanced stock forecasting, verification and level control methods.
• Eliminating in-house storage of most items through just-in-time delivery, as well as through shifting logistics and storage to the service provider.
• Manage receiving and issuing for all goods procured in order to have one source for delivery of goods.
• Manage electronic integration with service providers and logistics partners with automatic re-ordering, delivery scheduling based on sharing of stock levels and purchase orders.
• Manage and oversee integration of the commodity identification, Stores Receipts, Purchase Ordering, Invoicing, and Contract Management within the SCM workflows processes.
• Manage inventory and storage/ space or warehousing operational technologies, such as barcoding, Scanning, RFID Mobile, robotic shelving, picking & packing; Disposal early-warning system; Automated on-line stock take. 
• Identify the ideal source of procurement and the best suited service providers to deliver on the requirement.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

 
Fleet Management

• Guide the identification and purchasing or leasing of vehicles for deliveries and service. 
• Ensure the maintenance of detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection.
• Manage the strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.

 
Travel Management

• Ensure the efficient and effective administering of the travel function.
• Ensure that all travelling requirements are fulfilled (Care Hire, Accommodation and Flights).
• Manage and Monitor S&T’s.
• Guide all risk management analysis and recommendations for all travel management activities.

 
Policy Review and Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes.
• Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies.

 
Reporting

• Prepare and submit regulation reports as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.
• Develop reports and guide the process through the alignment of the documents to the overall RAF’s Strategy.
• Prepare travel briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation and provide management information both verbally and in report format.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders in relation to investments and proactively and progressively manage the relationships.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.

 
People Management

• Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the RAF.
• Manage the implementation of human capital processes and procedures to control/regulate workplace conflict and/or institute corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.
• Allocate, direct, motivate and evaluate subordinates to help them achieve their individual goals.

 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in a Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Finance related qualification.
• Postgraduate in a Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Finance related qualification will be an added advantage.
• Relevant 6 - 8 years’ experience in a Logistics Management related environment of which 2 years must have been on a management/ supervisory level/ area of expertise.
• Experience in procurement/ supply chain management within SoEs will be an added advantage.

 
Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required

• Communication.
• Network and alliances.
• Planning, organising and coordinating.
• Ethics and values.
• Change Management.
• Risk management.
• Stakeholder development and relations.
• Reporting.
• Fleet management.
• Travel management.
• Compliance and governance.
• Technically inclined with logistics management.
• Management of warehousing.
• Financial and Business acumen.
• Ability to interprete Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Ability to interprete Treasury regulations and other relevant regulations.

 
 

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Package & Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R1 028 791.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
NB: “RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs”.
 
Interested?

• The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
• Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful.
• Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.
• It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

 
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Company Benefits

• Pension Fund Contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Company laptop
• Parking space
• Cellphone Allowance
• Full/Part Medical Aid Contribution
• Training
• Paid Annual Leave
• Study allowance
• 13th Cheque

 
The benefits listed are applicable to the company and can differ depending on the position or department.