State Diamond Trader : Supply Chain Internship Opportunity 2024

The State Diamond Trader invites unemployed and suitably qualified graduates  to apply for the following internship vacancy:

Position: Internship – Supply Chain Management

Duration: Two (2) Year Fixed Term Contract

Ref No: SDT 01/022024

Remuneration: R180 000 p.a

Responsibilities:

• Assist in arrangements of Tender Committee meetings as per the SCM policy, practices, and general provisioning procedures.
• Source quotations on a rotational basis from suppliers.
• Source suppliers from CSD on a rotation basis and ensure compliance with demand & acquisition management principles.
• Verify information submitted by suppliers to ensure database integrity.
• Receive Supplier Tax Invoices, record and communicate to a responsible manager.
• Ensure that all supply chain management documents are properly filed.
• Render asset management clerical duties.
• Assist end-users with the timely development of specifications/terms of reference for sourcing quotations and
• bids. Assist end-users with the compilation of Demand Management Plans and Procurement Plans.
• Compile and update bid and contract register.
• Compile tender (bid) documents in consultation with the Bid Committee or as required.
• Comply with SCM policies.

Requirements: 

• Degree (NQF level 7) in: Supply Chain Management.
• Advantageous: an NQF level 8 qualification would be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Basic understanding of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, BBBEE, and PPPFA.
• Knowledge of supply chain and asset management principles.
• Understanding of business and purchasing practices.
• Understanding of contract management and Tender Administration Management procedures in a public entity.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.