Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsProcurementPFMAPublic Management
Based in Bloemfontein at Free State Provincial Government. Applications close 2 October 2026. Sector: Government.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the demand and acquisition processes
- Develop, manage and maintain logistical information and SCM performance
- Manage and coordinate the sourcing and purchasing decision of all goods and services in the Department
- Maintain, monitor and manage relationships between acquisition management and suppliers
- Evaluate that spending of goods and services is according to the Demand Management Plan of the Department
- Coordinate supplier scheduling, delivery times and supply continuity
- Develop and maintain manuals on SCM policies and procedures
- Ensure that goods and services are sourced through fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective systems
- Set performance standards in respect to service delivery to departmental clients
- Manage the resources of the Directorate, i.e. human, asset and financial resources
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor's Degree as recognised by SAQA (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Public Management or related field
- 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level
- 7 years or more experience in Supply Chain Management
- Experience in various aspects of supply chain management, such as procurement, logistics, inventory management, and contract management
- Knowledge of PFMA, SCM Regulatory Framework and all prescripts governing procurement in the Public Service
- Customer service principles (Batho Pele principles)
- Technical knowledge
- Budgeting and financial management
- Understanding of SCM policies and procedures
- Computer literacy and a valid driver's license
Nice to have
- A post-graduate qualification in SCM/Procurement or MBA
Application deadline
2 October 2026
