Advertiser: Gauteng Provincial Government / Gauteng Provincial Treasury
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Directorate: Provincial Supply Chain Management
SALARY: R 532 278 – R 627 000 per annum (all inclusive package)
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, e.g. National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management / Commerce / Law. A postgraduate qualification will be advantageous. 1-2 years’ experience in team management / supervision. 3 -5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, capital procurement, contract management and / or related field. Knowledge and experience of research, policy development, analysis and advice. Possession of a valid driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES: Introduce Supply Chain Management reforms at local and provincial government in the province. Develop and review Supply Chain policies, procedure manuals and delegations of departments and municipalities to ensure compliance with the PFMA, MFMA, CIDB regulations and all related SCM frameworks. Set complimentary standards within the parameters as set by National Treasury. Review strategic provincial contracts to ensure value for money. Develop and update provincial SCM circulars to improve compliance. Conduct research on procurement best practices to inform policy development and implementation. Consult all new instructions and guidelines with relevant stakeholders prior to finalisation for their inputs and comments. Initiate policy debates and advise on policy research studies and develop discussion papers for consideration by key stakeholders. Compile strategic supply chain policy documents and memoranda to respond to contemporary procurement phenomena. Develop and update generic specifications and Terms of Reference for the province. Investigate complaints and queries on Supply Chain Management processes across the province and make recommendations for remedial actions.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Linda Ninzi (011) 227 9000
APPLICATIONS: Please submit your applications via email to: jobs.gpt@gauteng.gov.za
CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2014
It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za / documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification / s and ID document( no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Interview Hints and Tips
Arrive on time for the interview. Plan your trip and leave early if you have to or if you are unfamiliar with the area. Give yourself enough time to find the building as well as parking. You also need keep your diary open after the interview. Your interview might be running longer than anticipated.
Remember to take a few extra copies of your CV with you. One copy is for you should you have to refresh your memory. The other copies are for the interviewer and anyone else sitting in on the interview. You only need to produce these if there is a need for them.
Be careful not to over- or under-dress for an interview. The golden rule is to look professional and smart even if everyone else at the company is wearing jeans. Speak to your employment agency for guidance with specific acompanies.
Women:
- More conservative outfit and coordinate all the colours
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too muck make-up and perfume
- Nails must be neat and clean
Men:
- Conservative suit with a white long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie (no cartoon characters)
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too much aftershave
- Nails must be neat and clean
The interviewer will be judging the effect of your appearance on customers as well as staff. Your "look" must project the fact that you are the perfect '"fit" for that specific position and company.
Get rid of chewing gum and check your overall appearance before walking into the organisation's premises.
Switch your cellphone off once the interviewer knows that you have arrived for the interview - never, ever take a call during an interview. If there is a medical emergency in your family and your phone needs to be on then inform the interviewer and ask for permission to leave your phone on. In most cases the person will agree to it.
Remember to take a file with pen paper with you to the interview. This will assist you in making notes and to write down questions you might want to ask later.
The interview starts when the first question is asked. Right? Wrong. The interview starts the minute you arrive at the company and you will be under scrutiny by everyone who knows that interviews are being held. Be friendly with cleaning staff, secretaries and everyone else you encounter on your way to the interview. This will make you feel more positive as well as leave positive people in your wake. The last thing you need is for a staff member to mention how rude you were before the interview. Or for the secretaries to tell the manager that you had an attitude with them and you thought you were important!
Studies have shown that most interviewers make up their mind within the first few minutes. You therefore need to greet your interviewer by making comfortable eye contact, shaking hands firmly and introducing yourself in a confident manner.
Make a connection and build a relationship with the interviewer. Remember that they are already happy with your CV and now wants to check you out. Your attitude will be more important than most of your answers.
Only sit down when offered a chair.
If you are offered any coffee or tea you have three choices: Coffee, tea or nothing. Do not go and ask for something not offered - the organisation might not have it on the premises and the interviewer could feel embarrassed.
Keep an eye on your body language and avoid fidgeting, biting your nails, playing with your car keys, etc.