Supply Chain Management Assistant III

How to Apply: Send your application with copies of your National ID, academic & professional certificates, testimonials, and detailed CV to The Secretary, County Assembly Service Board, County Assembly of Taita Taveta, P.O. Box 1142-80304, Wundanyi, or hand deliver to the Clerk's office, County Assembly precincts, Wundanyi, to be received on or before Thursday, 10th September, 2026 at 5.00p.m. Visit the official website for the detailed advertisement: www.taitatavetaassembly.go.ke.

Show You Can Keep Stores Tight and Paperwork Clean

This role is about trust and precision—handling stock, suppliers, and records without shortcuts. Hiring teams want proof you can manage stores systematically and keep audit-ready documentation.

1. Highlight your diploma and any KISM registration: Make these prominent on your CV. If you're not yet a KISM member, mention your intention to join—it shows commitment to the profession.

2. Prove your computer skills: List specific software you know (e.g., Excel, ERP systems) and give an example of how you used them to track inventory or prepare reports.

3. Show you understand stores security: Describe any experience with stocktaking, safeguarding materials, or preventing losses. Mention how you ensured accurate records.

4. Prepare for procurement questions: Be ready to explain the procurement process, from requisition to payment. Review basic steps like quotation requests and supplier evaluation.

5. Emphasize your attention to detail: Give a concrete example where you caught an error in records or prevented a discrepancy. This role demands accuracy.

6. Know the county context: Research Taita Taveta County and its assembly. Understanding local needs shows you're genuinely interested in serving this community.

7. Practice your interview responses: Expect questions on how you'd handle rationing, disposal recommendations, or urgent requests. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.

8. Keep your documents ready: Have certified copies of your ID, certificates, and CV. Ensure they're neat and complete—this reflects your professionalism.