SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) VACANCIES

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​SCM OFFICER: ACQUISITION
Based in National Office (Pretoria), Ref: 26/03/01
Finance and Supply Chain Management Cluster
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package
 
Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact
 
ROLE OVERVIEW 
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Supply Chain. This role is responsible for providing an efficient, effective, well-governed SCM Acquisitions service to SALGA through implementing policies, procedures and systems to ensure the effective procurement/acquisition of goods and services as required by the business in achievement of the overall strategic objectives of SALGA. 
 
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE 
■ Basic understanding of The South African Local Government environment 
■ Understanding of the SALGA organisation and processes 
■ Understanding of all relevant legislation impacting on the area of SCM 
■ Understanding of the principles underpinning SCM 
■ Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and all other SCM related regulations and Acts 
■ Knowledge and understanding of public sector bid processes 
■ Knowledge and understanding of the accounting function within SCM 
■ Strong interpersonal skills 
■ Capable of prioritising 
■ Good analytical and problem solving skills 
■ Administrative and project coordination skills 
■ Planning, Organising and time management skills 
■ Detail orientated and accurate 
■ High degree of self-management, pro- activeness and creativity 
■ Customer service orientation 
■ Transparent and informing 
■ High integrity & Ethics 
■ Relationship building and Team player 
■Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our ethos beyond just doing the job

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
■ Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent 
■ Additional SCM Course certificates are an added advantage 
■ A minimum of 5 years working experience in Supply Chain Management environment, of which at least 3 years must be at a supervisory level 
 
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 
■ Provide efficient and effective SCM Acquisitions Service: Compile, manage and maintain supplier database and develop prospective list of preferred suppliers. Roll-out and implementation of policies to ensure efficient and effective SALGA procurement/ acquisition. Facilitate the effective processing of acquisition requests. Analyse procurement requests for quotations and sourcing suppliers for quotations. Procurement source documents are verified and captured, once approved, the order is timeously placed with the supplier, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirements. 
■ Facilitate bid/ quotation process: Execute the bid/quotation process and evaluate and facilitate adjudication of bids. Compilation of bid documents. Ensure that all advertised bids are handled within the prescribed validity period and compilation of statistics of bids awarded for reporting to National Treasury. Facilitate receiving and opening of bids. Coordinate bid adjudication committee meetings and provide secretarial support. 
■ Ensure compliance with relevant legislations, SALGA policy and any other regulations governing SCM: Monthly monitoring and recording of deviations; non- compliance and corrective measures implemented. Implementation of SCM Policy. 
■ Reporting: Report on the implementation plan and institute corrective measures. Report on compliance, deviations. Report on supply chain management information as required to internal and external stakeholders. Compile monthly reports on the above in compliance with National Treasury reporting requirements. Compile quarterly reports with all Treasury practice notes and regulatory reporting requirements.
■ Risk and Performance Management: Identify SCM risks and support the senior management in developing and implementing risk mitigation plans in area of accountability. Safeguard SCM Information. Review SCM performance and satisfaction levels from internal customers and support the development of performance improvement plans. Implement feedback mechanisms to obtain feedback re the experience and satisfaction of events logistical arrangements. Support the Monitoring and evaluation of the quality of service provided to SALGA. Implement corrective action where quality standards are not met. 
■ Query Resolution: Implementation of customer care charter. Effective handling of queries and speedy resolution of all customer and supplier queries/ complaints. All queries to be handled as they emerge for client satisfaction.
 

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below: 
 
Closing Date: 20 March 2026 
 
NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 
 
SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. 
 
All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE