Divisional Head: Logistics and Performance Management

About the role

The City of Tshwane is recruiting a Divisional Head for Logistics and Performance Management within Group Financial Services (reference FISE694-2026). The post is based at Tshwane House but functions across the whole municipal area. It is a permanent appointment on a T21 level, with a scale of R1 349 976 to R1 874 976 per year and an estimated package of R1 890 494 to R2 558 721 per year. Appointment requires an employment contract and performance agreement, disclosure of financial interests, security vetting and a competency assessment.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure an effective logistics system covering inventory levels, ordering, receiving and distributing goods, and managing stores and warehouses
• Set up an internal monitoring system for compliance with the Supply Chain Management Policy and procedures and the Chief Financial Officer's directives
• Execute a warehouse management strategy and oversee store management
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality regulations
• Improve the efficiency and cost base of the supply chain by reviewing asset locations and usage, benchmarking, competitive tenders and periodic rate reviews
• Develop risk management programmes to ensure supply continuity in emergencies
• Establish or monitor supply chain performance measurement systems and manage tender and contract operations
• Provide strategic leadership and financial management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Management, Development Finance, Accounting or Economics; a master's degree in Business Administration or in one of those fields is an added advantage
• At least ten years' experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably in local government, with at least five years at senior management level
• No criminal record (excluding political convictions under the previous dispensation); candidates undergo security vetting
• Valid Code B driving licence and computer literacy

Required skills

• Good knowledge of policy, legislation, performance management, good governance and supply chain regulations, including the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000
• Ability to make high-risk, long-term strategic decisions
• Compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 is an added advantage
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply registration is an added advantage