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 Supply Chain Management system, and for the oversight and management of the overall Supply Chain Management operations, including demand, acquisition, logistics, disposal, performance and risk management.

The role is also responsible for the review of the supply chains performance and for making recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Providing strategic leadership for all supply chain related activities at the Nelson Mandela University
• Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders relating to Supply Chain Management in compliance with Supply Chain Management Policy.
• Manage, control and oversee all functions reporting into Supply Chain Management (Procurement, Stores, Goods Receiving, Logistics and Contract Management)
• Manage and control the procurement of all commodities for Nelson Mandela University in terms of the Supply Chain Management Policy
• Monitor of strategic spend
• Establishment and Oversight of the supply chain specification and evaluation Committees in terms of the Supply Chain Management Policy
• Management of all staff within the Supply Chain Department Assist with strategy in terms of BBBEE spend Development and Oversight of the Supply Chain Management system
• Continuous review of legislation, regulation, policies and procedures relating to Supply Chain Management
• Preparation of 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.