The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is mandated to oversee the socio-economic transformation in the province. It therefore leads the policy and strategic initiatives directed at promoting development and growth in various sectors of the economy. However, to achieve its objectives, the Department has to co-operate with various stakeholders and social partners that include the private sector and civil society. National and provincial legislative, policy and strategic frameworks guide the operations of the Department. Some of the national acts that are critical to the operations of this portfolio are the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, particularly Schedule 6 which stipulates the competences of the provincial government on matters of economic development and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) among other sector specific acts.REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three-year National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, or Cost and Management Accounting, at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years' junior management experience in a Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, or Inventory Control environment. A valid driver's license. Skills, Training And Competencies: The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures, Asset management, inventory control, reconciliation and disposal processes, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and its Regulations, Treasury Regulations and relevant Treasury Practice Notes, SCM delegations, disposal processes and SCM Practice Notes, Hardcat System and BAS, Supply Chain Management systems, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Human Resource practices, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act and Service Delivery Frameworks. Skills such as People management skills Communication skills (verbal and written), presentation skills, report writing, Language skills, Listening skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal relations, Computer skills, Strategic Planning skills, Organisational skills, Research skills, Analytical skills, Leadership skills, Financial Management Skills, Time Management, Report Writing skills, Problem Solving skills, Conflict Management skills, Change Management skills, Project Management skills, Planning and Organizing skills, facilitation skills, and decision-making skills. Attributes such as integrity, respect, honesty, teamwork, vision, transparency, commitment, and confidentiality.

DUTIES :

Manage the Physical Asset Management; Ensure efficient and effective Asset and Inventory Control and Systems Management; Manage Asset Planning, Reporting and Compliance; Develop and implement policies, strategies, frameworks and plans; Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate.