Nexia SAB&T seeks to appoint dynamic individual on fixed term contracts at the National Department of Health (In Pretoria) to fill the following position:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND PLANNING (3 Positions) (Ref: 06/08/20)
Dynamic individuals to provide provincial and national customers with a demand forecast and the cash up thereof, on a short, medium and long-term basis so that business decisions can be made and to support the health product value chain planning requirements and in so doing, improving medicine availability.
Qualification & Experience:
A minimum qualification of a 3 year bachelor’s degree/ national diploma or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Statistics or equivalent
At least 2-3 years’ experience in Demand and/or supply Planning in a public or private sector
An orientation towards the quantitative disciplines in statistics and economics would be advantageous
Advanced MS Excel training
General Supply Chain Management knowledge
Familiar with relevant legislation including the PFMA, PPPFA and B-BBEEA
Familiar with the broad concepts such as the national medicines policy, essential medicines lists, standard treatment guidelines
Exposure to the pharmaceutical industry is desirable
Job Description
Data preparation, analysis, interpretation and base statistical forecast (20%)
Enrichment of demand plans with provincial and national program input (20%)
Cash up of the forecast in support of the financial budgeting process (20%)
Monitor demand plans and conduct demand review (20%)
Publish demand plan to key stakeholders and provide management information and feedback to key customers (15%)
Manage risk and audit queries (5%)
Please forward your request to [email protected] for the detailed job specification and application form. Please reflect the position you intend applying for in the subject line. Use the Z83 form when applying the position.
Applicants who do not receive a response within 6 weeks of the closing date must regard their response as unsuccessful, as communique would only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Nexia SAB&T reserves the right not to appoint.
Closing Date for Submissions: 20 September 2020