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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER

A vacancy exists for a Supply Chain Management Practitioner to manage the sourcing of goods, services and works in accordance with applicable legislation and SANParks’ procurement policies and procedures for Meerkat National Park and the Arid Region.

The position will be based at Meerkat National Park, with ad hoc duties at other parks as and when required. Accommodation is not available within the Park. The successful candidate will therefore be required to reside in Carnarvon and arrange their own accommodation

Location

Meerkat National Park

Requirements

  • An NQF Level 6 qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Supply Chain Management specialist, preferably within the public sector.
  • Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong managerial, analytical, negotiation, facilitation and organisational skills.
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the PFMA, PPPFA, SANParks policies, General Procurement Guidelines and CIDB prescripts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility, the ability to meet tight deadlines and the ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

Procurement and Contract Management

  • Maintain regional contract registers as mechanisms for monitoring annual payments to 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 Corporate Supply Chain Office.
  • Coordinate and maintain the pre-vendor qualification directory.
  • Continuously evaluate the quality of goods and services provided by suppliers and assess their performance.
  • Issue requests for quotations, evaluate quotations and recommend successful bidders.
  • Coordinate Bid Specification and Bid Evaluation Committees and provide secretariat support to the BSC and BEC.
  • Expedite orders.

Stakeholder engagement

  • Build, maintain and manage stakeholder relationships.

Administration and Reporting

  • Monitor and report on supply chain transactions in accordance with directives from the Corporate Supply Chain Office.
  • Maintain an auditable administrative system for the region’s assets.
  • Continuously manage and assess submissions relating to the supplier database.
  • Prepare expenditure and B-BBEE reports and provide updates as and when required.

 

Risk Management

 

  • Manage risks associated with the procurement of goods and services.

 

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities

Salary

R501 165.00 – R601 387.50

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply using the link below and email their detailed CV’s and copies of their qualifications to [email protected]  using the subject heading: VACANCY: SCM PRACTIONER – MENP0002.

Link :  https://forms.office.com/r/z9F9ZBnWQk

Candidates who do not apply via the provided link will not be considered.

 

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

 

 

Closing Date

09 November 2026