‘Work Smart, Be Hungry to Learn’, Says New Supply Chain Accountant
Lizane Nkoko joined Drakenstein Municipality as our new Senior Accountant: Logistics and Disposals on 1 July 2022. Vars popped in at the Stores in Paarl where she is based and asked her what exactly her job entails and what the Financial Services Department does to ensure that the Municipality’s administrative system fires on all cylinders.
I’ve completed my matric at the Esselenpark Secondary School in Worcester, as well as obtained an Honours and BTech degree in Public Management and Administration at UNISA, and a National Diploma in Public Management and Administration at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. I have also studied a Programme in Supply Chain Management at UNISA, Municipal Minimum Competency Level (MMCL) at the Kgolo Institute, and a Legal Secretary Diploma at Boland College. What exactly is Supply Chain Management and how do you fit in? Supply Chain Management is the management of the flow of goods and services, and includes all processes that transform raw materials into final product. In simple terms, it is purchasing goods and services that the Municipality will need to deliver its services, through regulated processes. I make sure that we purchase (or procure) the inventory (or stock) so that it is readily available when we need to deliver a service.
What does a Senior Accountant: Logistics and Disposals do?
I am responsible for managing and coordinating the application of stock (or inventory) and disposal management processes within our supply chain management environment. This I do by implementing sound financial and supply chain management principles to ensure proper stock control and efficiencies within the stores and disposal environment.
How many people are in your team?
I have 20 team members.
Which educational qualifications and experience do you need to perform your tasks successfully? Any Public Management and Administration/ Supply Chain Management or equivalent B degree (NQF 7) and at least four years of Supply Chain Management related experience will do. At least two years’ middle management experience will be sufficient to competently and successfully perform this task.
What makes your job interesting and what do you enjoy the most?
This job has so many challenges, and constantly needs resolutions. This is what I enjoy the most. There is never a dull moment! I meet different people every day. People are quite interesting, with their different characteristics and backgrounds. I enjoy them and learn quite a bit from each person I meet.
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