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@ilsesmith
I am a seasoned Supply Chain Management professional with over 25 years' experience in leading a fully functional supply chain management unit
South AfricaI am a seasoned Supply Chain Management professional with over 25 years' experience in the South African public sector, leading procurement, contract lifecycle management, asset and inventory control, audit compliance and intergovernmental support.
My career includes senior SCM leadership roles at SASSA, the Office of the Premier and the Department of Public Works, where I delivered strategic sourcing, strengthened contract management processes, improved asset reconciliation (Oracle, LOGIS) and managed audit responses to AGSA and internal audit.
I focus on building compliant, cost-effective procurement systems, mentoring teams, and aligning SCM plans with organisational strategy to prevent irregular expenditure and deliver measurable improvements in supplier performance and financial reporting.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SASouth African Social Security Agency
Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Leads procurement planning, bid processes and contract lifecycle management for SASSA Eastern Cape, overseeing asset and inventory control (Oracle), audit responses and supplier performance since 2019.
Office of the Premier
May 2013 - Aug 2019 (6 years 3 months)
Directed procurement, logistics, fleet and asset management and led audit and risk management activities while supporting municipal revitalization projects (2013–2019).
Department of Roads and Public Works
Sep 2007 - May 2013 (5 years 8 months)
Planned departmental procurement, managed specification committees and supplier databases, and coordinated SCM audits and contract implementation (2007–2013).
Department of Agriculture
Dec 2006 - Aug 2007 (8 months)
Conducted needs analysis, drafted specifications and compiled departmental procurement plans to support strategic objectives (2006–2007).
South African Police Service
Sep 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Managed procurement, budgeting and inventory at provincial head office, served on bid committees and developed sourcing strategies (2004–2006).
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DEExecutive Development Programme, Executive Management Development
2024 - 2025
Attended the Women Executive Development Programme for executive management development.
Executive Development Programme, Executive Development
2024 - 2025
Completed an Executive Development Programme focused on public sector leadership and management.
UUBachelor of Technology, Logistics
2005 - 2006
Completed a B.Tech in Logistics with a focus on supply chain and logistics management.
National Diploma, Purchasing Management
1995 - 1997
Obtained a National Diploma in Purchasing Management covering procurement and purchasing practices.
Grade 12, Secondary Education
Completed Grade 12 secondary school matriculation.
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