About South African National Parks (SANParks)

South African National Parks (SANParks) is the organization responsible for managing South Africa’s 19 national parks. Established in 1926, its primary mandate is to oversee the conservation of the country’s biodiversity, landscapes, and heritage. The organization promotes nature-based tourism to both local and international visitors. The income from these commercial operations helps fund conservation efforts.

The Organisation requires the services of two (2) Supply Chain Management Practitioners in the Supply Chain Management Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a NQF Level 6 qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics / Finance.
• NQF Level 7 qualification in Supply Chain Management will serve as an added advantage.
• Professional membership.
• Should have 3 – 5 years as a Specialist in SCM with experience in public sector.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
• Knowledge of Preferential procurement policy framework.
• Knowledge of logistics.
• Knowledge of SANParks business.
• Legal knowledge in relations to Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of National Supplies Procurement Act.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Computer literacy.
• Managerial skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Organising skills.
• Effective Communication.
• Problem solving.
• Teamwork.
• Planning and organizing.
• Ethical Practice and Adhering to organisational Values.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Managing Risk.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Accountability.
• Computer Literacy.
• Decision making.
• Administration.
• Negotiation skills.
• Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report on RFx registers used as mechanisms to procure and pay service providers.
• Coordinate the identification of regional procurement needs as informed by the Annual Procurement Plan, Business Plan and Budget.
• Provide expert advice to end-users regarding the development of short- and long-term service level agreements for repeat purchases in conjunction with the Supply Chain Corporate Office.
• Coordinate and maintain the pre-vendor qualification directory.
• Continuously evaluate the quality of goods and services rendered by the suppliers and assess their performance.
• Issue requests for quotations, evaluate quotes recommend successful bidder.
• Coordinate Bid Specification and Bid Evaluation Committees, serve as a secretariat for BSC/BEC.
• Expedite orders.
• Build, maintain, and manage stakeholder relations.
• Monitor and report on supply chain transactions as per the directive from Corporate Supply Chain Office
• Manage an auditable administrative system of the region’s assets.
• Continuously manage and appraise submissions of the supplier database.
• Prepare spend, B-BBEE reports and updates as and when required.
• Manage risks associated with the procurement of services and goods.

Please Note

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary

R501,165.00 – R701,610.0 Per Annum