ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: DEMAND MANAGEMENT (SCM)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure · Cape Town Regional Office
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- 2026/354
- Salary band
- R 338 106
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Location: Cape Town Regional Office Salary: R338 106 per annum Requirements: A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06)/ National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Public Management/ Public Administration or related. Relevant years of experience in Supply Chain Management within Acquisition Management. Valid Driver’s Licence. Knowledge Of: Thorough knowledge and understanding of government procurement systems and relevant legislation; Supply chain management; Management of databases; PFMA; PPPFA; Supply Chain policies and 65 procedures; Treasury Regulations and BBBEE Acts; Monitoring and evaluation theory and methodology; Monitoring and evaluation systems. Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; Basic numeracy; Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Problem solving skills; Decision making skills; Statistical skills; Computer literacy; Problem solving skills; Presentation skills; Planning and organising skills; Ability to work independently and under pressure. Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking; Innovative; Creative; Resourceful; Ability to work under stressful situations; Ability to communicate at all levels; People orientated; Able to establish and maintain networks; Trustworthy; Assertive; Hard-working; Self-motivated; Ability to work independently. Must be prepared to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements. Duties: Provide admin support in the research and needs analysis for the Department. Provide guidance to End-Users/Project Managers on testing the markets. Lead the process of alignment of budgets with department objectives and Annual Performance Plans. Consolidation of Procurement Plans and report monthly to Head Office. Assist in the consultation with relevant stakeholders to determine challenges, opportunities and risks. Identify the frequency of needs and analyse the identified needs in line with the supply chain strategy and collect data commodity analysis and checking for alternatives. Provide support in the determination and development of procurement proposals for implementation based on the results of the research. Collect and collate information for the Department Annual Procurement Plan, collect information from the relevant units according to the prescribed template. Check and analyse the submitted information, confirm availability of budget. Consolidate the information into procurement plan. Provide support in the process of drafting specifications, advice whether specifications should contain special conditions. Assist in identifying and implementation of preference points system, track all movements of specification and terms of reference submission. Provide an appropriate response to internal and external stakeholders. Provide secretariat support to the relevant Bid Committees. Responsible for Demand, Acquisition and Contract Management. Ensure full compliance to all Acquisition, Deman
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Requirements
- ✓A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06)/ National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Public Management/ Public Administration or related
- ✓Relevant years of experience in Supply Chain Management within Acquisition Management
- ✓Valid Driver’s Licence
- ✓Knowledge Of: Thorough knowledge and understanding of government procurement systems and relevant legislation
- ✓Supply chain management
- ✓Management of databases
- ✓Supply Chain policies and 65 procedures
- ✓Treasury Regulations and BBBEE Acts
- ✓Monitoring and evaluation theory and methodology
- ✓Monitoring and evaluation systems
Key responsibilities
- •Provide admin support in the research and needs analysis for the Department
- •Provide guidance to End-Users/Project Managers on testing the markets
- •Lead the process of alignment of budgets with department objectives and Annual Performance Plans
- •Consolidation of Procurement Plans and report monthly to Head Office
- •Assist in the consultation with relevant stakeholders to determine challenges, opportunities and risks
- •Identify the frequency of needs and analyse the identified needs in line with the supply chain strategy and collect data commodity analysis and checking for alternatives
- •Provide support in the determination and development of procurement proposals for implementation based on the results of the research
- •Collect and collate information for the Department Annual Procurement Plan, collect information from the relevant units according to the prescribed template
- •Check and analyse the submitted information, confirm availability of budget
- •Consolidate the information into procurement plan