Specialist: Supply Chain

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Specialist: Supply Chain

The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority
(merSETA) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act
(Act No. 97 of 1998) Registration Number 17/merSETA/01/04/20 to facilitate skills development
for the Metal and Engineering, Motor Retail and Components Manufacturing, Automobile
Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing and New Tyre Manufacturing Sectors Automotive
Components Manufacturing Chamber.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Supply Chain Unit.
Specialist: Supply Chain (C3)
Reference Number: SSC/HO/28/10/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R40 103 pm
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 6 MONTHS
HEAD OFFICE

Purpose: The role is responsible for supporting the SETA’s procurement needs by facilitating the procurement processes and ensuring compliance with established procedures and relevant regulations.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key accountabilities and
responsibilities:

Efficiently and effectively process procurement requests ensuring adherence to proper procurement
procedures, processes in alignment with relevant prescripts
Assist with the review of RFQ Reports, PPFA Scoresheets (RFQ pack) prepared by Administrators before
approval submission to Management
Review the accurateness of payment requisitions prior to allocation for Purchase Order generation
Ensure accuracy of Purchase Order capturing by Administrators
Ensure TOR’s received are correct and update Procurement Plan Dashboard on receipt from project
owner/s before processing by Administrators
Ensure scheduling of Bid Specification Committee meetings
Ensure project owner effects changes / corrections if applicable prior to approval of TOR
Ensure correctness of tender advertisement after approval of TOR
Review tender pre-screening report before Bid Evaluation Meeting
Assist with monitoring and ensuring correctness of Purchase Requisitions and Terms of Reference prior
to activation of the procurement process
Review accuracy of minutes on receipt from minute-taker for SCM Manager review and Bid committee
chairperson approval
Oversee tender closure process and ensure a tender pre-screening report is prepared before BEC
meeting
Review and compile a bid recommendation report

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Diploma or equivalent NQF level 6 in Supply Chain/Procurement or related field
3 years’ experience as a Supply Chain Officer/Coordinator or similar role within the public sector
Knowledge and application of PFMA
Knowledge and understanding of bid committee functions in the tender process
Proven track record in compliance reporting
Good knowledge and understanding of auditing practices
Knowledge and understanding of public procurement processes
Relationship Management
Attention to detail
Communication Skills

Offer
The merSETA offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.

CLOSING DATE: 28 October 2024

The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan. To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed and signed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 2 months after the
closing date, please know that your application was not successful.
The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.