Senior Demand Officer (Reference NDOH 97/2013)

Advertiser: National Department of Health

Location: Pretoria

Chief Directorate: Supply Chain and Asset Management. Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R 212 106 per annum (plus competitive benefits).
Centre: Pretoria.

Requirements:
- A three year Bachelor’s degree / National diploma / equivalent NQF 6 Certificate in Office Management / Public Administration / Management / Demand and Acquisition or related field
- At least three (3) years experience on the level of Demand Officer (or equivalent) in public sector procurement processes, tenders, contract management as well as general office administration
- Experience in Specification-, Evaluation and Bid Adjudication Committees
- Experience in the use of BAS and LOGIS systems
- Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and Broad Based Economic Empowerment Act
- Experience as System Controller for supplier database will be an advantage
- Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, planning, organisational and computer skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Duties:
- Assist the Deputy Director: Demand and Acquisition Management with the day to day management of the Bid unit
- Attend and give guidance at Specification and Evaluation Committees and Departmental Bid Adjudication Committee (DBAC)
- Perform secretarial duties for DBAC
- Approve cases within the delegations
- Report monthly to the Director-General and the Minister on all contracts awarded
- Prepare inputs for financial statements
- Give training on Supply Chain Management
- Manage the leave register
- Manage the appointment of staff and any other duties related to Supply Chain Management.

Enquiries: Mr E Combrinck at tel no (012) 395 8930

The Department of Health is registered with the Department of Labour as a designated Employer and the filling of the following posts will be in line with the Employment Equity Act (including people with disabilities).

Applications:
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Reception (Brown application Box), Civitas Building, corner of Thabo Sehume (formerly known as Andries) and Struben streets. Pretoria.

For attention: Ms N Sombinge

Applications should be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualification certificates, service certificates, including ID and driver’s licence. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The department reserves the right not to fill the post. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect / no reference number(s) on their applications.

Reference number: NDOH 97/2013

Closing date: 9 September 2013


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1. Personal Information

  • Name and surname
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  • Languages spoken
  • Driver’s license (if relevant)

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  • Start with your most recent position
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Include only if relevant to the vacancy or if they showcase unique skills. Otherwise, this section can be omitted.

7. References

Write “References available on request” and ensure your referees are aware they may be contacted.

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