Director : Supply Chain Management

Core Purpose of Job

The Director : Supply Chain Management (SCM) will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the SCM system, and for the oversight and management of overall supply chain operations, including demand, acquisition, logistics, disposal, performance and risk management. The role is also responsible for reviewing the supply chain’s performance and for making recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Performance Areas

• Providing strategic leadership for all supply chain related activities at Nelson Mandela University
• Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders relating to supply chain management in compliance with Supply Chain Management Policy
• Managing, controlling and overseeing all functions reporting into Supply Chain Management (procurement, stores, goods receiving, logistics, contract management)
• Managing and controlling the procurement of all commodities in terms of the Supply Chain Management Policy
• Monitoring strategic spend
• Establishing and overseeing supply chain specification and evaluation committees in terms of the Supply Chain Management Policy
• Managing all staff within the supply chain department and assisting with strategy in terms of BBBEE spend
• Developing and overseeing the Supply Chain Management system
• Continuous review of legislation, regulation, policies and procedures relating to Supply Chain Management
• Preparing clear, correct and complete documentation for presentation at the Tender Adjudication Committee

Core Competencies

Requirements

Disclaimer : Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University’s employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 28 November 2025.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Higher Education

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