DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT (PSP)

POST 29/66 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT (PSP) REF NO: G12/2021
(Term: 12 Months Fixed-Term Contract)

SALARY : R733 257 – R863 748 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain
Management or Logistics Management. At least 5 years’ experience in demand
management and/or acquisitions management and/or supply chain operations
management. (Preferably a combination of all three). 3 years supply chain
experience at supervisory/management level (ASD). Technical Competencies
Required: Administrative Operations: This competency requires knowledge of
the appropriate rules, regulations, processes and associated systems within
various enabling functions which may include human resources management,
resource management, employee support services, documentation,
procurement and financial management. Computer literacy: Knowledge and
ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Refers to the comfort level
someone has with using computer programs and other applications associated
with computers (MS Office, Internet, email). Includes the ability to learn new
applications associated with the business. General Management: Knowledge
of process of planning, directing, organising and controlling people and
resources within a unit or a subunit in order to achieve organisational goals.
Legislative knowledge: Knowledge of the PFMA, PPPFA and related
regulations, directives and practice notes pertaining to supply chain
management. Supply chain management: The design, planning, execution,
control and monitoring of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement,
conversion and logistics management to provide products, services and
information to add value to the organisation. Also includes coordination and
collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries,
third party service providers, and customers. It integrates supply and demand
management within and across the organisation. Project Management:
Knowledge of project management principles, methods, or tools for appraising,
conceptualising, structuring, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects
and resources, including monitoring, evaluating and reporting on project
impact, costs, work, and contractor performance. Resources Planning:
Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resource requirements;
determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them;
coordinates with other organisations or parts of the organisation to accomplish
goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

DUTIES :

Support the Supply Chain Demand Management function of PSP: Advise on
demand management policies, processes and procedures. Assist with
strategic sourcing and annual supply chain demand management planning.
Monitor and review the demand management activities by: assisting in
compiling the procurement management plan; reviewing or advising on
specifications for requests for bids (RFBs), proposals (RFPs) and quotations
(RFQs); collecting and maintaining good practice examples and templates re
specifications for requests for bids (RFBs), proposals (RFPs) and quotations
(RFQs); determining whether specifications for the relevant commodity exists,
if not, oversee the collection and compile sample specifications/terms of
reference. Inform, guide and advise GTAC management, employees and
advisors on demand management matters to promote effective sourcing as
well as correct and consistent implementation and sound demand
management practices: Review audit findings and consult with PSP staff and
PSP users/clients on common challenges in the demand management area to
identify a proactive approach to addressing these. Make accessible information
such as good practice approaches, examples and templates (e.g. on i-drive)
that will assist in addressing these common challenges. Arrange briefing
sessions of PSP staff and PSP users/clients to address these challenges
and/or provide advice on an individual basis. Where required, chair bid
specification committees. Provide support with PSP’s sourcing and acquisition
processes: Assist in improving GTAC’s sourcing and acquisition processes,
e.g., the way that bid/proposal/quotation documents are compiled and the way
that service providers are required to respond to these, by streamlining and
standardising these processes and, where possible, by automating these.
Where required, assist or guide PSP staff with: (a) Compilation of bid
documents and advertisements. (b) Publishing of bid documents. (c) Receipt
(closing and opening) of bid documents. (d) Processing of bid documents.
Where required, chair bid evaluation and bid adjudication committees. Provide
support with PSP sustained agenda (day-to-day operations management) and
PSP change agenda (turnaround plan). Assist Chief Director in keeping record
of, and overseeing the allocation of, incoming RFBs, RFPs and RFQs. Assist
the Chief Director in establishing a seamless PSP value chain and effective
processes for managing the end-to-end procurement and contracting
processes. Assist the Chief Director to implement the PSP turnaround plan.

ENQUIRIES : Kaizer Malakoane Tel No: (012) 315 5442.

APPLICATIONS : Email: Kaizer.malakoane@gtac.gov.za

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE (GTAC)
The GTAC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with
disabilities in particular. Our buildings are accessible for people with disabilities.
APPLICATIONS : Potential candidates may apply online on the GTAC website at
https://www.gtac.gov.za/careers. Please visit the GTAC website at
www.gtac.gov.za for more information. NB only online applications will be
acceptable.

CLOSING DATE : 03 September 2021 at 12pm.

NOTE :

Only South African Citizens, and Permanent Residents need apply as per PSR 2016.

Applications should be accompanied by a duly completed and signed
Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department).

The post title and reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. A recent
comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications (originally certified copies of
qualifications will be limited to shortlisted candidates), and ID should be
submitted. Short listed candidates must make themselves available for a panel
interview on the date determined by the GTAC.

Due to COVID19, all interviews will be held on virtual platforms.

All short-listed candidates will be subjected to
personnel suitability checks and security vetting in order to confirm
employment. Late applications, and those not meeting the requirements, will
not be considered.

If you have not received feedback from the GTAC within 1
month of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Note: The GTAC reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts.

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