WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REF NO: (PT 13/2022 R2) 
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A appropriate B degree; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle management experience; The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (see paragraph 4 in notes below). Competencies: Knowledge of the human resources management function. Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector Knowledge of provincial policy development processes. Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day. Knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes. Knowledge of financial management processes. Proven knowledge on Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement. Broad knowledge on procurement activities. Knowledge on industry trends and best practices per commodity groups. Knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement. Knowledge on Procurement policies/procedures/contract management. Proven knowledge on SCM technology and data driven practices. Broad knowledge of asset management practices. Research and reporting procedures. Client needs, planning and organising interpretation of policy matters. Knowledge of financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act - PFMA, Municipal Finance Management Act - MFMA, National Treasury regulations - NTR's, Provincial Treasury Directives/ Instructions - PTI's). Knowledge of Infrastructure and Asset Management. Skills Excellent networking and network formation skills. Strong conceptual and formulation skills. Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications. Team building and strong inter-personal skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills. Computer literacy skills. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of local government supply chain management and asset management. This includes the following functional areas of service delivery: Setting best practice norms and standards. Strategic Procurement Supply Chain Management Governance Supply Chain Management Technology Support and assist municipalities to improve their functional capacity. Ensure and enforce compliance, i.e. proper assessment, guiding and monitoring to norms and standards. Establish a data strategy and collate data related to bid awards to assess supplier spread, socio-economic impact and actual bid practices. Guide appeal processes and responding to supplier complaints after due process has been followed. Assess alleged malpractices and possible collusive tendering practices and recommend to the relevant Council. Guide and assist municipalities with asset management implementation Supporting municipalities through technology efficiencies to improve supply chain management and asset management governance and performance. Driving sustainable procurement through fostering socio-economic development in procurement practices. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Participate in the Branch strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Report to the Senior Executive Manager on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. People Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate Business Plan. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate. Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate. Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate. Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate. Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level. Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate. Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate's budget and expenditure. Assume direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate. Report to the Programme Manager on all aspects of the Directorate. Perform diligently all duties assigned by the Programme Manager. Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate. Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Damons Tel No: (021) 483 6127