Supply Chain Management Practitioner
nrf_000040
Under Review
13 April 2021
Position Summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Administration
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
iThemba: The South African Laboratories for Accelerator Based Sciences is a multidisciplinary research facility that is based on the development, operation and use of particle accelerators and related research equipment.
Job description
Purpose
iThemba LABS is looking to employ a Supply Chain Management Practitioner to assist with ensuring that efficient and effective procurement services are rendered to internal divisions and to ensure that iThemba LABS complies with all Supply Chain Management rules and regulations. Organise, control and coordinate supply chain management functions including demand, acquisition, bid administration and supplier performance.
Minimum requirements
• Grade 12
• 3-year relevant Diploma / Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management
• Five years working experience in a SCM environment in a highly complex organisation (Public Sector and/or Science/Engineering) of which three years must include working experience in tender/bid processes
• Experience in imports and exports
• Knowledge of Public Sector SCM, NT regulations, PFMA, GRAP and PAIA and PAJA and CIBD Regulations and related legislation
• Knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Purchasing Management
• "Hands-on" experience on Procurement Systems and Accounting Software
• Working Knowledge of Service Level Agreements
Skills and attributes:
• Work with minimum supervision and under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound problem solving skills
• Passion for service to stakeholders
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Ensure compliance to SCM policies and procedures, rules and regulations, legislative objectives and other related frameworks
• Provide support in the Procuring and Purchasing of goods and services
• Prepare RFQ/RFP/RFB for purchasing of goods and services; Source quotations for purchases in compliance with the regulations; Ensure compliance requirements in terms of SCM thresholds; Advise divisions and assist with preparation of deviations where applicable
• Administer the end-to-end tender and quotation process: terms of reference preparations, tender documents preparation, bid invitations; tender briefings, bid administration; bid evaluation, pre- and adjudication and contract management
• Communicate with the suppliers/vendors to source compliance documents
• Assist in providing secretariat service to the Bid Committees: bid/tender advert, bids/tender documents for advertisements etc
• Request quotation for shipping requirements of goods – imports and exports
The NRF is committed to employment equity and redress. Correspondence will be conducted with the shortlisted candidates only.
