MANAGER: CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT - DURBANSupply Chain Durban - KwaZulu NatalFINANCE DIVISION (REF: MSCM20006419/12/2024)STATIONED AT DBN HEIGHTS TRAINING UMNGENI WATER SERVICES (PTY) LTDClosing date: 10 January 2025If you do not receive a reply within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.uMngeni Water Services (Pty) Ltd (UWS), a wholly owned subsidiary of uMngeni-uThukela Services (UUW), focuses primarily on marketing and expanding Section 30 Commercial Services.We are looking for candidates who can drive transformation, inspire others, and deliver high-impact, sustainable results.
We seek individuals who demonstrate transparency, exceptional resource management, and a commitment to excellence in program outcomes.Purpose of the Job: Manage the full, centralised Supply Chain Management (SCM) function for uMngeni Water Services, ensuring that the SCM function is a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, and cost-effective manner for uMngeni Water Services, in line with the Procurement Plan.Key Responsibilities:Manage the efficient acquisition of day-to-day, single source, repetitive (contracts), emergency, and projects based supplies and services to ensure that business and legislative requirements are met.Manage processes, operations, and support functions to ensure sustained initiatives aimed at cost reduction, process improvement, and compliance with SCM policies and procedures.Manage SCM support processes to ensure that internal and external stakeholders' business and legal requirements are met.Manage employees within the SCM Department.Manage the levels of compliance and efficiency on a monthly basis to ensure the agreed business and compliance requirements are met.Minimum Requirements:Matric with BComm (Honours) Degree in Finance/Commerce or Post Graduate Degree or Diploma preferably in Purchasing Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or financial environment.Code EB (08) Drivers License.Minimum Experience:A minimum of 5 - 8 years of progressive experience within Procurement/ Supply Chain Management and Finance environments at a senior position within the organization.Technical and Functional Competencies:Advanced level of Computer Literacy in MS Office.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent understanding of the organisation and divisional strategy and objectives.Extensive knowledge of and experience in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework.Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.In-depth knowledge of B-BBEE and Preferential Procurement legislation.Previous experience in the management of inbound call centers will be an advantage; Human Resource Management.Extensive knowledge of Budgetary and Financial Management; Risk Management.Knowledge of JD Edwards and Document Management System (e.g.
Vital Records) will be an advantage.Behavioural Competencies:Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.Negotiation Skills.Organizing and Planning Skills.Very high level of ethical behaviour upholding strong ethical values at all times.Understanding of professional services, projects industry, and contracts management.Analytical Skills and Attention to detail.Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.uMngeni Water Services is committed to the development of staff and promotes diversity, inclusiveness, and equity within the organisation.
This appointment will be made in the context of the Employment Equity Plan.Interested persons are requested to email the application letter, curriculum vitae, and certified copies of qualifications for attention to: ****** clearly indicating the position applied for and reference number.
Applications without certified copies as well as those that are hand delivered will not be accepted.For enquiries please contact 031-5666474.
The closing date for application will be 10 January 2025 at 00:00 midnight.If you do not receive a reply within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Apply for this Job
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