DIRECTORATE: Financial Services
POST DESIGNATION: Supply Chain Management Practitioner – George (Permanent)
WC044 2003 REFERENCE: 3714609
Salary: R355 668 – R461 700 (T11)
Additional Service Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed
requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A relevant 3-year Tertiary qualification, preferably in SCM / Logistics / Procurement.
- Computer Literacy: MS Office
- Code B driver’s license.
- Municipal Minimum Competency for Supply Chain Management qualification or to be compliant in 18 months of appointment
- 2 – 5 years relevant experience.
COMPETENCIES: - Core Professional competencies: Oral & Written communication, Organisational awareness, Problem
solving, Planning and organising. - Functional competencies: Procurement and tenders, Information, Task & Project management,
Financial process management. - Public Service Orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships, Communication, Service delivery orientation.
- Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Ethics and accountability.
- Management / Leadership competencies: Impact and influence, Team orientation, Direction setting,
Coaching and mentoring.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: - Implement relevant legislation, policies, regulations, frameworks, standards, guidelines and instructions, establish a SCM system within the SCM Unit and to ensure effective and efficient systems of demand, acquisition, risk and performance, manage SCM compliance, abuse, complaints, enquiries and ethics management.
- The ability to collect data, analyses user requirements, maintain supplier database, to verify that
sufficient funds are available and the implementation of an annual procurement plan. - Manage the compilation of Bid documents (quotations & tenders), receive, open, record Bids. To
direct, advise and provide support to evaluate Bids and to analyses requisition requests received from clients for the procurement of goods or services commodities and pre-qualify prospective suppliers. To assess and implement the most effective and efficient acquisition method when receiving a procurement request and to negotiate effectively with suppliers prior to acceptance for the acquisition of goods and services. - Ensure that all audit related matters are attended to and that where necessary, remedial action is
taken and instituted. - Ensure an effective contract management process in terms of SCM policy. Failure to ensure that above will lead to non-compliance and may lead to disciplinary proceedings if services is not of good quality and necessary control measures was not implemented to ensure performance.
- Ensure enquiries are attended to promptly and professionally in accordance with customer service
standards and objectives. - Ensure that a safe and work friendly environment is established and maintained for all personnel.
- Numerical accuracy.
- Computer literacy is essential in MS-Office application.
- Bilingualism, communication and interpersonal skills to interact with other departments.
- Deadline management to be able to meet statutory requirements.
- Understanding of municipal finance management environment and the service delivery role of local
government. - Knowledge and skills in project management.
- Knowledge of municipal government and administration, statutory and regulatory environment.
- An understanding of the integrated nature of an effective municipal administration.
- In depth knowledge of the Supply Chain Management in local government.
- Supervision skills.
- High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Accurate record keeping and reporting.
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months
ENQUIRIES: Adri van der Merwe ((044) 801 9048 x1155)
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (Please read carefully)
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za , under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before [2025-08-30] at 16:30pm.
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: - Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website
under Job Portal, before completing their online application. - Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by
referring to their ” Inbox” tab on the Portal. - Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are
attached, prior to submitting your job application.
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles: - A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and
duties). - All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a
Commissioner of Oath. - All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license
and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable.
Only online applications will be accepted.
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.
- Numerical accuracy.
- Computer literacy is essential in MS-Office application.
- Bilingualism, communication and interpersonal skills to interact with other departments.
- Deadline management to be able to meet statutory requirements.
- Understanding of municipal finance management environment and the service delivery role of local
government. - Knowledge and skills in project management.
- Knowledge of municipal government and administration, statutory and regulatory environment.
- An understanding of the integrated nature of an effective municipal administration.
- In depth knowledge of the Supply Chain Management in local government.
- Supervision skills.
- High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Accurate record keeping and reporting.
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months
ENQUIRIES: Adri van der Merwe ((044) 801 9048 x1155)
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (Please read carefully)
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za , under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before [2025-08-30] at 16:30pm.
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: - Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website
under Job Portal, before completing their online application. - Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by
referring to their ” Inbox” tab on the Portal. - Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are
attached, prior to submitting your job application.
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles: - A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and
duties). - All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a
Commissioner of Oath. - All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license
and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable.
Only online applications will be accepted.
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process.
By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include
reference and other relevant checks.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being
unsuccessful.
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented groups.
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest.
Source: https://www.george.gov.za/human-resources-docs/gm-supply-chain-management-practitioner/