SPECIALIST: DEMAND MANAGEMENT

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

SCM and Finance Compliance

• Compile and consolidate needs analysis
• Co-ordinate inputs and completion of quarterly and annual procurement plan
• Funding
• Compilation of specifications and terms of reference submitted by user department
• Promote compliance and adherence to the SCM policy.
• Assist in the implementation of control measures to enhance current processes.
• Assist with the audit process with the internal and external auditors.
• Risk management of the SCM
• SCM performance review
• Reporting on SCM information
• Optimum system utilization
• Entire adequate controls are in place for safeguarding of SCM information
• Ensure that SCM registers (deviations, irregular expenditure, contract management register) are reviewed and submitted to the Senior Manager and Executive Manager timeously.
• Propose enhancements / review of SCM Policy and procedures in line with the changes in the National Treasury regulations, instruction notes etc and ensure the same is implemented.

Coordination

• Assist in the assessment and investigation of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (IFWE) in accordance with the IFWE guidelines and framework.
• Ensure that SCM monthly and quarterly for the SCM
• Monitor and evaluate supplier utilisation and performance.
• Keep record all National Treasury report submissions

Risk and Compliance

• Provide input into the development of SCM and Finance policies, procedures and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Mangers to ensure business optimisation.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with all BMA officers including Governance Committees for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing.
• Provide advocacy on matters related to financial accounting activities to make informed decisions.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the operational plans to impacted stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
• Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
• Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPPFA, and BBBEE).
• Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget.
• Report on and communicate any costs improvements and shortfalls.

People Management

• Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of divisional resources.
• Drive the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the division.
• Ensure the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of talent in the business unit.
• Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives.
• Ensure the working environment contributes to improving employee engagement, recognition and increased productivity.
• Ensure the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the BMA’s policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• An undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Logistics/Public Administration/Law/Finance/Accounting/Business Management/ICT

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years' experience at supervisory level in supply chain management or relevant experience.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the SCM Regulations, Practice Notes, Circulars, Policy Frameworks
• Knowledge and understanding of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations.
• Border Management Authority Act,2020.

Other requirements:

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License.

Professional registration or license requirements:

• Added Advantage (Any professional registration in line with SCM/Finance (attach proof of professional registration)

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.

• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment(which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);
• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the positions.

NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position.

Closing date: 31 August 2026