Senior 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 the Finance Division.
Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management (D5)
Reference Number: SMSCM/HO/05/06/25
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R 1,268,399 – R 1,570,784 per annum
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
HEAD OFFICE

Purpose: The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing and delivering the best practice Supply Chain Management Service and Strategy in line with the relevant statutory requirements. He/she will also be required to provide governance advice and guidance to the merSETA in relation to efficient Contract Management and Supply Chain business practices and processes.

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

• Lead the development and implementation of the merSETA’s Supply Chain framework, policies and
  strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance
  management
• Efficient and effective implementation of procurement provisions of the PFMA and Preferential
  Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)
• Ensure a professional service excellence center for utilization by all divisions in merSETA with sound
  business processes in all areas of the Supply Chain Management unit
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on the interpretation of SCM procedures, application and
  communication sequences associated with the Supply Chain Management cycle
• Ensure that an effective SCM performance management system is developed and implemented in
  accordance with departmental policies and procedures and applicable legislative requirements, that
  measures the performance of suppliers, the SCM unit, and the department
• Exercise audit control, including assisting with formulating responses to audit findings, engaging with AGSA on SCM matters during audit
• Ensure effective SCM committees are established with clearly defined roles, functioning in accordance with applicable legislative requirements
• Provide timely and relevant supply chain information reports to relevant stakeholders in compliance
  with departmental policies and procedures and applicable legislative requirements
• Align SCM departmental requirements to budgetary provisions to establish and comment on costs
  versus allocations
• Develop a suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management including the
  creation, rationalization and management of a supplier list
• Establish and manage future demand and capacity planning including the development of supplier risk management
• Provide an update on all legislative and regulatory developments and advise the business accordingly material requirements are met

Qualifications and Experience

• Honours or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification in Logistics /Supply Chain /Commerce/Business /
  Procurement or Related field
• Masters or equivalent NQF Level 9 qualification in Logistics /Supply Chain /Commerce/Business /
  Procurement or Related field will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Supply Chain, 5 of which should be at management level
• Experience must include developing and establishing SCM systems, business processes, procedures and practices within a multi project environment
• 5 years’ experience in a public institution

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge in Black Economic Empowerment Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework
  Act and Supply Chain Management Framework
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, the Broad Based
• Strategic Thinking
• Numerical Skills
• People Management
• Leadership Skills
• Problem solving and decision-making 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 and motivation letter for consideration.

CLOSING DATE: 05 June 2025

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.

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

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