215 Supply Chain Director jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: manco_000746

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:ACADEMIC PROGRAMME LEADER: HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

To provide efficient direction and oversight for the Higher Certificate in Logistics Management programme. This role involves a range of duties focused on ensuring the program's success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the School of Supply Chain Management. Specifically, the position requires leadership of the programme, encompassing the following aspects:

• Programme Management and Leadership : Align with MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy. Establish and maintain programme philosophy, linking it to the institutional vision and mission. Oversee programme lifecycle management, design, and manage the programme’s teaching and learning strategy, and handle programme budget management. Collaborate with marketing and student enrolment to communicate the programme’s value proposition.
• Programme Planning and Administration : Work closely with the Institutional Planning Department. Identify suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment. Ensure quality control of programme information on the website and prospectus. Prepare and plan for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, if applicable.
• Programme Admissions and Delivery : Manage semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans. Apply programme and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules. Facilitate webinars and oversee assessment development and marking.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition : Induct academic staff and promote appropriate community engagement initiatives and activities.
• Student Engagement and Success : Provide programme specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre.
• Programme Intelligence : Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management. Report on trend analysis, benchmarking, student throughput, retention, articulation, and dropout rates.
• Programme Governance : Participate in programme cyclical reviews in collaboration with the process owner (Programme Quality Monitoring). Monitor, evaluate, and manage risks associated with the programme.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential Qualification : Postgraduate degree specializing in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management, Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management.
• Preferred Qualification : Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10).

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Higher Education/Academia.
• Demonstrated high-quality academic knowledge and the ability to provide guidance in the evolving educational spectrum.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and cooperation.
• Analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt, cope, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.

ADVANTAGES:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.
• Background in Academic Management.

GENERAL:

Candidates should demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Logistics Management.

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At Dr Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait"

By joining Dr Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.

Company Description

At Dr Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait"

By joining Dr Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Dr Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a meticulous individual to oversee end-to-end demand planning and supply chain operations, ensuring accurate forecasting, timely supply execution, and optimal inventory management to meet market demands and maximize sales efficiency. Your role will be pivotal in driving supply chain performance, maintaining inventory levels, and facilitating seamless coordination between various stakeholders to uphold regulatory compliance and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the full in-house, out-license and in-license demand planning process on different forecasting model, including sales correction, forecasting at individual SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) level, consensus forecast finalization and release to supply planning team.
• You will create and monitor the execution of supply plan in collaboration with India Demand Planner and supply planning team. You will also follow up to prioritize and expedite stock dispatches from India to prevent sales losses.
• You will be responsible for forecasting in planning system i.e. Kinaxis and ensuring the correct orders are placed to suppliers.
• You will be responsible for ensuring maintenance of stock levels as per agreed-upon inventory norms, including inventory deployment at both operational warehouses, identification of stock at risk of expiry and initiatives to lower write-offs of stock.
• You will be responsible for monitoring OTIF (On-Time and In-Full) order fulfilment with the third-party distributor in liaison with the sales team, including monthly calculation of OTIF delivery, and continuous performance reviews to improve service levels.
• You will facilitate the local Sales and Operations Planning meeting and represent South Africa in the monthly Emerging Markets S&OP.
• You will calculate and submit MIS (Management Information System) reports as input to the S&OP process.
• You will ensure timely new product launches with adequate launch stock, in collaboration with local and global teams.
• You will be responsible for implementing new initiatives and projects to strengthen supply chain systems and processes in South Africa, including SAP interfacing with third party distributor.
• You will oversee the local warehouse operations, focusing on enhancing efficiency and optimizing cost.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality norms in co-ordination with the local and global RA and QA teams, including change of artwork (without disruption to supplies), and phase-in of variation approvals without any supply gaps or write-offs.
  
  

• Experience in working with SCM ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, particularly SAP Demand Planning, Sales and Distribution, and Material Management Modules (SAP training will be provided).
• Proven track record of driving new projects and initiatives in collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of calculating and tracking performance through supply chain KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) – backorders, sales losses, forecast accuracy/error percentage (MAPE), OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Inventory value at risk, etc.
• Ability to work independently and communicate at all levels.
• Assertive and results driven.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy, MS office, (Proficiency in Ms excel is desired)
• High level of integrity and adherence to all compliance guidelines.
• Customer-focused and performance-driven.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative.
• Egalitarian and trusting.
• Flexible and adaptive.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Supply Chain
• Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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We are seeking a talented and experienced Supply Chain Management Specialist to join a leading producer of high-quality iron ore products. They are dedicated to sustainable mining practices and contributing positively to local communities.

The Supply Chain Management Specialist will report directly to the SCM Manager. The SCM Specialist is responsible for the procurement of goods and services in line with business requirements, supply chain management policies, and procedures.

• BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in supply chain management (5 years of which should be with construction projects procurement environment)
• Must have a valid driver’s license Code EB
• Good exposure to community-based projects (preferred)
• SACQSP registration

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To lead and establish appropriate Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles within the organisation by developing, implementing, enforcing and maintaining policies, standards and processes in line with legislation and the strategic objectives of the corporate plan of the Group.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• 4 Year Degree in Supply Chain Management
• MCIPS diploma
• Experience within a state-owned entity Procurement environment - 10 years
• Experience 7 years head of procurement or 10 years experience Manager SCM.

Critical Competencies

• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge / Experience Procurement Systems
• Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
• Public sector including State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Procurement Procedures
• Finance Principles

Additional Requirements

• Travel as and when required
• Long hours as and when required

Key Performance Areas

Develop, Implement and Maintain Procurement Strategy, Policies and Processes

• Develop a Procurement strategy in accordance with the prescribed format as aligned to the Corporate plan
• Develop, Manage and Maintain the SCM policy based on legislative requirements and submit to EXCO and Board for approval.
• Design and Conduct workshops with the affected groups/divisions of the strategy and policy to adjust or modify associated policies, processes and strategy
• Develop the implementation plan, including action plans, in the prescribed organisational format inclusive of organisational position related to the specific elements
• Make recommendations, related to the strategy, to the relevant role players
• Discuss the implementation of the approved strategy with the relevant role players to enable planning of the implementation
• Obtain and secure the associated resources to enable implementation of the strategy
• Implement the strategy in accordance with the Delegation of Authority
• Develop, manage and maintain an SCM standard operating procedure manual to support the execution of the Procurement Strategy and enable business to obtain its objectives
• Develop, manage and maintain a supplier development , contracts and supplier performance strategy and implementation plan

Manage Operational Activities and Decision Making

• Manage and oversee the procurement of goods and services in line with policy, procedures and relevant legislation across the company Group
• Manage procurement spend in line with budgets across the company Group
• Manage expenditure and purchasing in line with the Annual Procurement plans of the company group
• Approve suppliers in line with relevant legislation, policies and processes
• Approve purchase orders in line with relevant legislation, policies and processes
• Manage tender process for all expenditure above the request for quotation threshold.

Tender Process Management

• Review requests received from business based on the SCM template and request additional information as required
• Assess financial implications of tender based on budget availability
• Manage the approval process for the potential tender and sign off as support of the request
• Submit to procurement committee for approval and advise on content
• Manage and oversee the publication of tenders to the national treasury and compay Group websites and other websites.
• Manage briefing session approach, process and standards
• Sets criteria and standards of review and assessment of responses
• Constitute technical evaluation committee, review and evaluate the technical responses received in line with the approved technical criteria
• Shortlist to second phase including pricing and BBBEE and sign off
• Sets approach for compliance screening

Manage Contracts, Supplier Performance, Supplier Development and B-BBEE

Manage SCM Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Manage, enforce and monitor National Treasury SCM legislation, procedures and practice notes within the SCM function and the Company
• Manage compliance to other relevant industry specific legislation within the SCM function
• Manage annual procurement plans in line with National Treasury requirements
• Report to National Treasury on a quarterly basis against procurement plans, tender spend, contracts and deviations from process
• Report to EXCO monthly with regards to SCM spend across the Group
• Report relevant Board committees on a quarterly basis.

Management of Stakeholder relationships (EXCO/Procurement Committee/Project Portfolio Committee/Board/Board Sub-Committees/National Treasury)

• Act as CEO Nominated member of the National Treasury SOE SCM forum, represent committee meetings, raise concerns at a national treasury level, ask questions represent the LB
• Sit on various committees to represent SCM
• Member of the SOE Procurement Forum
• Member of the Project Portfolio Committee
• Provide advice and guidance at all levels of the company Group
• Provide advice and guidance at an executive and board level
• Reporting at an EXCO and Board level on SCM across the company Group
• Present SCM requirements at staff induction

Departmental and People Management

• Performance Management
• Capacity Planning
• Financial Management

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• 3 Year Degree in Supply Chain Management
• MCIPS diploma
• Experience within a state-owned entity Procurement environment 10 years
• Experience as head of procurement / Manager:SCM 7 years head of procurement and 10 years Manager SCM.

Critical Competencies

• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge / Experience Procurement Systems
• Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
• Public sector including State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Procurement Procedures
• Finance Principles

Additional Requirements

• Travel as and when required
• Long hours as and when required

Details

Closing Date: 2025/03/24

Reference Number: WCG250214-5

Tracking Number: DEDAT 16/2025

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Practitioner

Department: Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level: 8

Enquiries: Ms J Lombard at (

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Purpose: The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a Supply Chain Management (“SCM”) service for goods and services that incorporates demand management, acquisition management, and contract management.

Minimum Requirements:

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year administrative experience.

Recommendation:

A relevant Supply Chain Management/Financial Management experience.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Demand Management
2. Acquisition Management
3. Contract Management
4. Logistics and Payments
5. Filing and Database Management
6. General Administration

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of the following: PFMA; Supply Chain Management; Procurement Prescripts; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (written and verbal); Excellent report writing; Problem Solving; Analytical; Organising and Planning.

Remuneration: R 376 413- R 443 403 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration: In addition, service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Application Consent: By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Technical Support: Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at . For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a Supply Chain Management (“SCM”) service for goods and services that incorporates demand management, acquisition management and contract management.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration

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The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose:

The role of a Lecturer is the delivery of training and education of students; student consultations; the establishment of a knowledge base of the discipline through academic research & development; whilst providing overall support to Academic department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Presenting content in a classroom environment (online or physical, as required)
• Arranging for consultations with students.
• Results analysis at a modular level.
• Marking assessments and providing constructive feedback
• Employing interventions for at-risk students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualifications –

- Bachelor's Honours degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Experience

-1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation

-1 to 3 years lecturing experience.

-Solid understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education environment and regulatory framework

-Teaching-Learning theory

-Assessment methods and processes

-Teaching-Learning interventions
-Holistic lecturer and student support services

Key Competencies (Academic):

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
  Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Key Competencies (Operations):

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

Working Hours (Full Time):

Classes are scheduled from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules allocated to you.

Salary:

Market related.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.

• NQF Level 7 Degree in Supply Chain / MCIPS
• Registered with a recognised professional body
• 57 years experience in Supply Chain Management
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365)
• Working knowledge of Acts, Legislation, and transformation targets

• Lead and manage strategic sourcing, demand planning, and tender processes
• Execute procurement in line with ESG, B-BBEE, and ESD compliance standards
• Manage contracts, SLAs, supplier database and performance reviews
• Analyse procurement spend and generate detailed reports
• Support organisational culture through high-performance procurement practices

• Commodity sourcing strategies
• Contract and supplier lifecycle management
• Procurement reporting and analytics
• Stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration
• Governance and compliance (SCM, B-BBEE, ESG)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Strategic thinking
• Change agility
• Ethical practice
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Operational excellence