Assistant Manager: Logistics and Inventory

SUMMARY:
Key Result Area: Implement and maintain logistics and inventory policies and frameworks. Coordina

POSITION INFO:

One permanent position of Assistant Manager: Logistics and Inventory is currently available in Supply Chain Management .

KEY RESULT AREAS:

The purpose of the role is to facilitate and manage logistics and inventory services within the organisation.

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks within SCM, which includes but are not limited to the following:

Implement and maintain logistics and inventory policies and frameworks:
• Guide and advice departmental employees on logistics and inventory management matters to promote correct implementation and sound logistics and inventory management practices
• Review, undertake and implement the supply chain logistics and inventory framework and policies through research
• Provide input in the design and development of logistics and inventory policies processes and procedures
• Provide input in the strategic and annual supply chain logistics and inventory

Coordinate and review the processing of requisitions for goods and services.
• Processing of requisitions for goods and services
• Coordinate the placement of orders for goods and services
• Place an order for the services in the case of a service required
• Order and acquire goods if not a store item or the item is not in stock

Coordinate the safekeeping and distribution of goods:
• Monitor the process of receiving and checking goods
• Ensure that goods are captured on relevant registers
• Return damaged incorrect and substandard goods
• Monitor the process of issuing goods as required
• Prepare and collate payment documents
Monitor the control of stock:
• Oversee the process of stock taking according to stock taking plan.
• Comparison of stock counted with official records.
• Identify outdated, unserviceable, redundant and obsolete stock.
• Prepare the identified stock for disposal.
• Develop proposals for the disposal method
• Dispose according to approved method

Provide monthly SCM reports on procurement of goods and services:
• Coordinate and facilitate the monthly SCM reports on procurement of goods and services
• Keep record of statistics required on government procurement goals
• Provide reports for audit purposes to AGSA on request

Manage and development of staff

• Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring, and take corrective action where required, develop performance standards and evaluates team and individuals
• Monitor staff regarding human resource such as leave, recruitment and grievances
• Compile the work plans for the section including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate three year National Diploma/B Degree (at least 360 credits) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management or related SCM/Finance field coupled with four (4) years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management environment which should include two years (2) supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy that includes a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and Word.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management in Government
• Knowledge of Logistics Management
• Knowledge of PFMA and PPPFA
• Knowledge of National Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017
• Financial /Accounting skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Results orientated
• Good interpersonal work relationships
• Customer orientated
• Display the ability to lead a team
• Self-Motivated

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