Senior SCM Compliance Officer

About the role

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is recruiting a Senior Supply Chain Management and Compliance Officer in its Finance department, based at the Cape Town head office. The post supports the SCM Manager in coordinating supply chain management, demand management, acquisition and logistics in line with PFMA requirements and best practice. It is a permanent, full-time position at approved grade CU, with an annual basic salary of R327,209.00.

Key responsibilities

• Demand and acquisition management: implement supply chain management, develop policies and internal controls, scan the market for commodities, build a supplier database and procurement plans, and procure goods and services through RFQ, RFP and tender processes.
• Logistics management: develop ordering and receipting systems, manage supplier payments within 30 working days, maintain accurate contracts and commitments, and liaise with suppliers.
• Risk management: conduct risk assessments, implement internal controls to prevent irregular expenditure, coordinate pre-audit reviews, and draft compliance reports for management and council.
• Contract management: keep tender and contracts registers accurate, evaluate suppliers before invoice receipt, notify custodians of contract expiry and manage supplier contracts.
• Compliance: respond to audit queries, ensure compliance with PFMA and Treasury regulations, run awareness sessions on SCM compliance, and support BEE certification and supplier development programmes.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Public Management or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience in supply chain, asset management or financial management.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act, Treasury Regulations, GRAP and GAAP (advantageous), the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, BBBEE and the CIPD (advantageous).
• Valid Code EB (08) driver's licence.

Required skills

• Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ACCPAC.
• Reading, writing and speaking skills; numerical and reasoning abilities.