Central District Council is charged with the provision of infrastructure and social services to the Central District Community. It is in line with its quest for excellence in service delivery that talented and qualified professionals are invited to apply for the above mentioned position tenable at CDC Headquaters.

Purpose of the Job
To direct, manage and coordinate procurement activities in accordance with supplies and procurement regulations.

Core areas of responsibilities

• Provides professional advice on matters of procurement.
• Ensures that procurement procedures are followed by all user departments in accordance with supplies and stores accounting regulations.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers on the basis of price, quality, service support and reliability.
• Prepares loss reports in accordance with supplies regulations and recommends accordingly.
• Develops safety and security measures to avoid material loss due to pilferage and deterioration.
• Develops an annual master plan for material requirements for departments.
• Develops and implements storage and layout plan for supplies to ensure appropriate storage according to their nature and ease of identification.
• Conducts supplies inspection to identify unserviceable stores and recommends disposal.
• Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management
  

Key competencies required

• Analytical thinking and visioning
• Deciding and initiating
• Planning and execution
• Managing performance
• Creativity and innovation
• Quality Service Delivery
• Building and Managing Relationships
  

Position Requirements

A candidate must be in possession of a diploma/ degree in Supplies and Material Management or related field from a recognized university/institution plus two years as Chief Supplies Officer II at D4 scale.

Applications should quote the vacancy circular number and provide the following details:

• Brief summary of career with duties [C.V]
• Information on appointment to current position and date to present post
• Certified copies of certificates, academics and professional references
• Certified copies of Omang

Note: Applications from public officers should be routed through heads of department and chief executives.    Applications not so routed will not be responded to.

Only those qualifying should apply. Correspondence will be entered into with only short listed applicants.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Council Secretary
Central District Council
Private Bag 001
Serowe

For any clarification please contact K. Gaadingwe or S Matiha at 4630411