Supply Chain Officer

The SCM Officer will render and maintain the Corporations effective and efficient procurement function that will ensure value for money when acquiring assets, goods and services.

The successful candidates responsibilities will be to:


Manage the procurement system for goods and services.
Monitor stock demand and conduct stock counts.
Review purchase orders for correctness, ensuring that the order book is up to date.
Resolve customer and supplier queries regarding order status.
Receive and verify goods against the purchase order.
Process payments according to Ithalas Policies and Procedures.
Monitor and Capture contracts.
Co-ordinate Service Level agreement process.

The following minimum requirements should be met to be considered:

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Accounting / Finance.
B Degree in Supply Chain Management / Accounting / Finance would be an advantage.
Three (3) to five (5) years experience in Supply Chain Management.
Preference will be given to individuals with public sector procurement experience in the construction industry.
Computer literacy in MS Office/ JD Edwards/Database formulation.
Knowledge, understanding and the ability to apply legislation related to procurement.
Ability to apply a business or commercial thought process approach in decision making, planning and implementation of projects.
Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Planning ability.
Project management skills.
People management skills.
Product knowledge of the organisation and supplier database.
Skills in identifying and sourcing suppliers.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Must be fluent in IsiZulu and English.
Report and submission writing skills.
Must be deadline driven.