Assistant Director – SCM

About this role

Ladysmith Regional Hospital, part of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, is recruiting one Assistant Director for Supply Chain Management (SCM). The post sits in the hospital’s Finance department and is based in Ladysmith.

What you’ll do

• Plan demand, procurement of goods and services, quotations and bids in line with the hospital’s annual operational plan and approved procurement plan.
• Manage SCM staff, budgets and other resources so they are used efficiently and can be accounted for.
• Work with end users and stakeholders to identify procurement needs, service gaps and compliance risks.
• Advise hospital management on procurement and contract matters, and recommend corrective action where needed.
• Put SCM circulars, policy changes, Treasury instructions and practice notes into daily practice.
• Monitor SCM procedures, internal controls, orders, goods receipts and records, and prepare for audits.
• Compile monthly SCM performance and compliance reports, and deal with exceptions quickly.
• Guard against unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and train and develop SCM staff.

What you need

• Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• An appropriate degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years of appropriate supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management.
• A valid, unendorsed driver’s licence.
• A Certificate of Service from your current and previous employers, endorsed and stamped by Human Resources. This must be sent with your application.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and Health SCM delegations.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes, current health legislation and policies, and the Security Management Act.
• Working knowledge of BAS/LOGIS and an understanding of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality.
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.

Is this job for you?

This post suits an experienced SCM professional who has supervised teams and understands public sector finance rules. You should be comfortable making decisions, guiding managers and keeping clear compliance records.

Tips before you apply

• Get your Certificate of Service ready early. It must be endorsed and stamped by Human Resources, so allow time for this.
• Show your supervisory experience in SCM with clear examples of teams, budgets and procurement volumes you managed.
• List your knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and LOGIS, and say how you have used them in past roles.

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