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SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO)
 
EXTERNAL
(S32 Contract for 06 Months)
 
Job Title: Group Executive: Supply Chain Management (2B)
(Position based in Silverton)
Reports to: Group Chief Financial Officer
 
Summation
Responsible and accountable for the strategic executive leadership of supply chain management function relating to procurement and logistics activities for SAPO Group. Member of Pro-Capex Committee (Investment Committee).
 
 
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the Group Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy and policies
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the function
• Manage and enable strategic supplier relationships
• Align Group SCM activities to support SA Post office business strategy
• Develop and monitor SCM risk management strategy
• Influence SCM impacting stakeholder relationships
• Direct and manage major spend sourcing and contract negotiations
• Direct and manage SCM best practises implementation
• Ensure the efficient management, control, compliance and reporting of the function / resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, company specific policies and regulations, national legislation, fraud prevention and risk management principles, Corporate Governance, Skills development, Delegation of authority, etc..
 
Minimum Requirements
• Honours Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Commercial (NQF Level 8)
• 10 years in senior strategic management position. Proven track record in running an entity or large division
 
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Knowledge and understanding of:
• Understanding of public affairs / public policy
• Commercial awareness
• Understand the concept of customer satisfaction
• Strategy development, deployment, planning and communications
• Project management (principles, practices, techniques and tools)
• Best practices in Market
• Organisational development, management techniques and good business practices
• Financial Management
• Value Chain Management
• Risk and Compliance management
• Relevant statutes, rules and regulations
 
Skills and Attitudes
  • Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills, Influencing and Negotiation skills, Financial Management skills, i.e. budgeting, cost benefit analysis and business case development,
  • Advanced verbal and written communication, presentation and selling skills , Conceptualisation and integration skills, Decision making skills, Change management, Analytical Thinking and Research skills , Ability to analyse complex problem situations and design effective remedial solutions, Planning, coordination & implementation skills, Accurate numerical computations, analytical and overall quantitative skills, Developing and delivering business strategy (e.g. Turnaround Strategy)
  • High level of emotional intelligence, Business Acumen, Business Intelligence / Organisational awareness, Adaptability to change, Effective Communication, Learning Agility, Initiative, creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking, Cross Cultural Awareness and sensitivity, Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Managing and developing others, Relationship Building
  • Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Customer and Client Orientation

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CONTACTS
 
The South African Post Office is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.
 
Email CV to: careers2@postoffice.co.za
 
Closing Date: 03 August 2021
 
Position Number: 60011259
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from the South African Post Office within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Post Office Limited reserves the right not to fill this position or to re-advertise the positions at any time.

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