Manager: Supply Chain Management

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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 professionals to join Finance Division.
Manager: Supply Chain Management (D3)
Reference Number: MSCM/HO/24/03/26
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R1 045 491,54 – R1 287 572,99 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
HEAD OFFICE

Purpose: To efficiently manage, organize, and oversee all activities and tasks involved in the identification,
acquisition, and distribution of the Seta goods and services ensuring compliance with the Public Financial
Management Act (PFMA), other regulations and merSETA procurement and tender policies and procedures.

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

• Plan efficiently and ensure effective execution to deliver on procurement and tender needs and
  requirements within specified time frames with optimal alignment with specifications and costeffective pricing
• Manage the development and implementation of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies
  to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance
  management
• Provide input into the compilation of the annual procurement plan, and, upon approval, ensure
  sound implementation
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on the interpretation of SCM procedures, application and
  communication sequences associated with the Supply Chain Management cycle
• Continuously monitor productivity and efficiencies in the department and ensure costs are
  controlled without compromising quality delivery of services and products
• Manage, develop, coach and motivate the Supply Chain Management team
• Provide support services of Loss Control function in line with prescribed process for all loss cases
  reported
• Efficient and effective management and coordination of all BID Committees (Bid Specification
  Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee)
• Monitor, control and accurate reallocation of the annual Supply Chain Management Budget
• Proactive identity of potential risks in the Supply chain function and recommend mitigating
  actions to prevent potential risks
• Ensure the “right’ products and services at the “right” time at the “right” place to deliver on SETA
  business needs and requirements
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective utilization
  of the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to optimally support the needs and requirements of the
  SETA whilst ensuring compliance with regulations
• Provide input into the development and periodical review of policies, applications, systems and
  procedures for the management of the SCM pillars ensuring compliance with legislation and
  alignment to best practices

Qualifications and Experience

• A 3- year Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields – or equivalent NQF 7
  Level qualification that matches a Bachelor’s degree in these areas:
  ➢ Logistics
  ➢ Supply Chain
  ➢ Commerce
  ➢ Business
  ➢ Procurement
• 8 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management of which 5 years should be at a managerial level
• 3 Years’ Experience in the public sector

Advantageous

• Honors degree (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 8
  qualification that matches an honors/postgraduate degree in one of these areas:
  ➢ Logistics
  ➢ Supply Chain
  ➢ Commerce
  ➢ Business
  ➢ Procurement

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations
• Communication Skills
• Attention to detail
• Ethical Behavior
• Assertiveness
• Investigative Orientation
• People Development
• Resilience
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Knowledge on all key regulations and legislation

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: 24 MARCH 2026

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 job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Reference Number only 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.

NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be
automatically disqualified.

Applicants are requested to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting
their applications

We wish you all the best with your applications