Director: Supply Chain Management _ MN4098/26

REQUIREMENTS

- Relevant B-Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification (NQF 7). - Driver’s License with own vehicle. - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirement or qualify for dispensation. - Sound knowledge and understanding of Local Government legislation (MFMA, SCM and GRAP). - Proven financial management skills. - Computer literate (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint). - Experience in financial systems (like SOLAR or similar financial system). – Experience in using e-Procurement system(s). - Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. - Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills, attention to detail. - Project Management & Financial Management skills. - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - Proven knowledge of Local Government Supply Chain Regulations. Registration with a professional body will be an added advantage. – 05 (Five) to 10 (10) years relevant experience related to Supply Chain Management of which 3 (Three) years must be at Middle Management Level.

DUTIES

- Manage all related SCM processes, procedures and workflows of the section including but not limited to: ensuring the effective management of the municipality’s SCM unit. - General Supply Chain Management Duties (demand, acquisition, risk, disposal, performance management and to maintain a database for service providers/vendors per commodity). - Managing Bid procedures and processes and committees (maintain bid register, and manages the opening, capturing and evaluation of bids for the municipality, manage recommendation reports for the bid adjudication committee). - Disposal Management (responsible for disposal of redundant and obsolete items as per supply chain management policy). - Management of stores (responsible for receipt of stock, safeguarding, issuing and balancing of stock). - Ensures that all directives, legislation, regulations, delegations and policies are adhered to. - Ensure that Council’s SCM matters are in accordance with MFMA guidelines and legislation. - Ensure compliance with National Treasury Reporting standards. - Ensures that General Conditions of Contract, SRCC, MOU’s and SLA’s are strictly adhered to. - Prepare and submit reports to the Executive Director Financial Services (CFO) and other relevant municipal and political structures. - Manages the daily/monthly functions of the section related to administration, personnel and communication. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time

SALARY: R706 332.00 p.a. (Level 01 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total Package Inclusive of all Benefits: R1 160 268.76 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE:  28 APRIL 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.