ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

About this role

About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

• ·A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management with at least 5 years’ experience in Demand and Acquisition of which 3 years should be at Senior Officer level in Demand and Acquisition Management
• ·An NQF level 7 in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage
• ·Knowledge requirements: Should have extensive knowledge Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and regulations
• ·Knowledge of National Treasury SCM instruction notes and Circulars
• ·Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and its regulations
• ·Competencies and skills: Must have good Presentation and problem-solving Skills
• ·Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• ·High level of analytical skills
• ·Be able to engage with stakeholders
• ·Personal Attributes: Ability to accept responsibility, and produce good quality of work

Key Duties

• ·The successful candidate will be responsible to provide effective and efficient demand and acquisition management system within the Department
• ·This entails ensuring approval and authorization of quotations, Request for Proposal (RFP) and tenders: Compile and submit monthly SCM reports to Deputy Director and ensure all quotations, RFP and tenders comply with SCM 103 Policy, delegations and SCM legislations
• ·Monitor and facilitate requests for quotation (RFQ), RFP and tenders: Monitor and update the SCM tracking tool, Ensuring RFQ, RFP and bid processes timeframes are aligned with the approved SCM charter and ensuring all Bid committees are convened for RFP and Tender process
• ·Update policies and respond to audit queries and risk management: Provide inputs into the review of the SCM policy and Provide inputs into Internal audit report and queries
• ·Compilation of SCM Reports: Compile monthly reports on the status of RFQ, RFPs and Tenders and HR Management: Develop and manage the implementation of SCM operational plans, provide continuous training, mentoring and supporting to sub-ordinates and Ensure staff discipline is manged

How to Apply

Frequently asked questions