SKA Mid - Inventory & Logistics Officer at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The SKA-Mid Inventory and Logistics Officer is responsible for establishing, managing and improving the warehousing and logistics at the SKA-Mid facilities at Science Operations Centre (SOC) in Cape Town and the Engineering Operations Centre (EOC) in Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape. Frequent travel between the two sites will be required. The SKA-Mid Inventory and Logistics Officer will be responsible for managing and controlling the engineering materials, spare parts and maintenance consumables inventory and the engineering purchasing workflow. The primary goal is to maximize equipment reliability, availability and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory ManagementLogistics ManagementWarehouse ManagementCollaboration with maintenance teamsDocumentation and record keepingMaintenance PlanningField Technical Support

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 5-8 years

• B-Tech Engineering in Supply Chain Management or similarNational Diploma in Supply Chain Management or similarN5 Certificate in Supply Chain Management or similar AND Valid driver's license

Experience:

• BTech qualification coupled with 5 years’ related experience in Supply Chain Management, Contract and/or risk management or,National Diploma coupled with 6 years’ related experience in Supply Chain Management, Contract and/or risk management or,N5 coupled with 8 years’ related experience in Supply Chain Management, Contract and/or risk managementKnowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management legislation

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and supply chain regulations and principles and sub-contracting practices in either engineering or construction environments
• Good understanding of procurement principles in the public sectorGood team player with the ability to work and interact at senior levels
• High levels of judgement and ethical standards
• Must be able to and have experience in finances, people, project teams and contracts
• Must be attentive to detail and accuracy
• Competent in Microsoft applicationsAdvanced knowledge of computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) software or similar (advantageous)

Additional Notes:
Competency – Essential: Teamwork and Collaboration: Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives and may share team resources to do this. Collaborates with other teams as well as industry [URL Removed] and Communication: Identifies critical stakeholders and influences them via an influential third party, for example through an established network, to gain support for sometimes contentious proposals / [URL Removed] and Problem Solving: Anticipates and manages problems in ambiguous situations. Develops and selects an appropriate course of action and provides for contingencies. Evaluates, interprets and integrates complex bodies of information and draws logical conclusions, synthesises proposals and defends options with reasoned [URL Removed] interpersonal skills for dealing with a wide range of people, including the ability to transfer knowledge to other members of the engineering team in the SKA Observatory and SARAO,Flexible team player who is adaptable to change and can work under their [URL Removed] Notes: Organisational Values:The SKA-Mid Inventory and Logistics Officer will be expected to demonstrate the SARAO and SKAO’s values, and to work actively to instil those behaviours in all SKA-Mid staff in South [URL Removed] values are:1. Diversity and Inclusion 2. Excellence3. Collaboration4. Creativity and Innovation5. SustainabilitySARAO’s values are:1. Passion for Excellence2. World-class service3. People-centered4. Respect5. Integrity and Ethics6. AccountabilityBoth SARAO and SKAO value and respect differences and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you, please raise this during your interview, as we are open to discussing flexible working opportunities during the hiring [URL Removed] NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) (wwww.nrf.ac.za) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) (www.sarao.ac.za) spearheads South Africa's activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours. The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) (www.skao.int) is a next-generation global radio-astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. It is one observatory with two telescopes – SKA-Mid in South Africa and SKA-Low in Western Australia. South Africa is a co-host member of the SKAO, an intergovernmental organisation headquartered at Jodrell Bank (near Manchester in the United Kingdom) responsible for SKAO construction and operations globally.