Assistant Director: Logistics and Transport Services REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/237

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)is responsible for developing agricultural value chains, providing agricultural inputs, monitoring production and consumption in the agriculture sector, as well as facilitating comprehensive rural development.

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Logistics Management / Financial Management / Public Administration / Public Management / Purchasing Management or related equivalent qualifications (NQF Level 6). Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience in Logistics and Transport environment. A valid driver's licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service Policies and Regulations. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS), Ability to monitor budget. Ability to liaise at different levels of management and ability to perform supply chain management services. Job related skills: Computer literacy, Communication (verbal and written). Organising ability. Ability to supervisory and liaison. Ability to work in a team.

DUTIES :

Implement logistics management systems, procedures and processes. Manage user profiles. Asset classifications. Link supplier Item Control Number (ICN), unit price, etc. Coordinate year-end closure for audit purposes as required. Provide management information, statistics and reports. Monitor movement of requests. Ensure the integrity of LOGIS. Verify compliance before capturing on LOGIS. Ensure processing of orders. Manage inventory levels. Initiate payments for goods, services and assets. Ensure payments within 30 days. Validate and reconcile payment for goods, services and assets. Manage creditor's reconciliation. Manage stores and warehousing. Ensure effective systems aimed at improving service turnaround times (0 to 9). Ensure optimum utilisation of stores and warehousing. Manage fleet services and travel arrangements. Management of Official Flight, Transport and Accommodation Request (OFTAR) and Departmental Official Transport Request (DOTR) requests. Reconcile payments against OFTAR and DOTR requests. Administer Government Garage (GG) and subsidised vehicles. Administer fleet and travel management services.