Supply Chain Practitioner Role in Pretoria – Apply Now!

Full-time
  • Full-time
  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • R325 101 ZAR / Year
  • Salary: R325 101

The Department of Agriculture

📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng (Head Office)
📄 Reference: 3/3/1/17/2025
💼 Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
📅 Closing Date: 22 December 2025

🏢 Company Overview

The Department of Agriculture oversees national food systems, rural development, and resource distribution. Its Supply Chain Management (SCM) directorate ensures effective procurement planning, supplier management, and compliance with treasury regulations.

📝 Role Overview

This is a mid-level role responsible for procurement planning, demand analysis, supplier management, bid administration, and ensuring compliance with SCM legislation. You will support the department’s purchasing cycle and assist in preparing demand plans for national operations.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

📊 Demand Planning & Administration

  • Coordinate procurement planning across units.

  • Consolidate Demand Management Plans into a departmental plan.

  • Verify budget allocations on BAS and track expenditure.

📦 Supplier Database & Procurement

  • Update and maintain supplier information.

  • Register suppliers on the departmental system.

  • Request quotations and ensure orders are placed on time.

  • Capture specifications on the purchasing system.

📑 Bid & Tender Support

  • Issue and receive bid documents.

  • Provide logistical support for bid committees.

  • Assist in contract finalisation and record management.

🖥️ Requisition & Market Analysis

  • Analyse daily procurement requests.

  • Conduct basic market research to ensure fair pricing.

  • Verify accuracy before directing requests to quotation units.

🧑‍💼 Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Oversee demand and acquisition clerical staff.

  • Monitor performance and provide administrative guidance.

🎓 Minimum Requirements

📘 Qualifications

  • National Diploma / Degree in:

    • Supply Chain Management

    • Logistics

    • Purchasing

    • Public Administration

    • Financial Management (NQF 6)

📅 Experience

  • Minimum 1 year in Supply Chain Demand Management and/or Acquisition Management.

💡 Knowledge

  • PFMA

  • PPPFA

  • Treasury Regulations

  • DORA

  • Government SCM Framework

  • Procurement processes

  • Systems: BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL

🛠️ Skills

  • Supervisory skills

  • Office administration

  • Report writing

  • Data analysis

  • Time management

  • Communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Valid driver’s licence

💡 CV Tips for This Role

  • Clearly list SCM-related experience with measurable outcomes.

  • Include systems you’ve used (BAS, LOGIS, SAP, etc.).

  • Highlight achievements like reduced procurement delays or improved supplier compliance.

  • Add short courses such as:

    • SCM Fundamentals

    • Contract Management

    • Treasury Compliance

  • Demonstrate your understanding of PFMA and procurement legislation.

📬 How to Apply

Hand deliver:
20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
OR Email: SCPDMrecruit172025@nda.agric.za