Specialist: Supply Chain Management

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

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.
Specialist: Supply Chain Management (C3)
Reference Number: SSC/HO/18/05/26
Salary Level: R43 310.88 pm
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 12 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 Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities:

• 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)
• Review the accurateness of payment requisitions prior to allocation for Purchase Order generation
• Ensure Specifications/ TORs received are correct and update Purchase Requisitions Register on
  receipt from project owner/s documentation.
• Scheduling of Evaluation meetings
• Ensure correctness of RFQs, Purchase Requisitions and Terms of Reference prior to activation of
  the procurement processes
• Review accuracy of minutes
• Oversee RFQ closure process and ensure an evaluation report is prepared before submission for
  approval in line with delegations of authority.
• Review of RFQ recommendation reports

Qualifications and Experience

• A 3- year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields – or equivalent NQF 6 Level
  qualification that matches a Diploma these areas:
  ➢ Logistics
  ➢ Supply Chain
  ➢ Commerce
  ➢ Public Administration
  ➢ Procurement
• 3 years’ experience as a Supply Chain Officer/Coordinator or similar role within the public sector

Advantageous

• A 3-year Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF
  Level 7 qualification that matches a Bachelor’s degree in one of these areas:
  ➢ Logistics
  ➢ Supply Chain
  ➢ Commerce
  ➢ Public Administration
  ➢ Procurement

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of public procurement processes
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations
• Good knowledge and understanding of auditing practices
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

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: 18 May 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.

We wish you all the best with your applications