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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works & Infrastructure

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

31 August 2026

Reference

DPWI 21/07/2027

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About this role

Department

Department of Public Works & Infrastructure

Location

Gqeberha

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

National Senior Certificate/ National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA) in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations Management / Public Management / Public Administration /Purchase Management/ Procurement with three years’ experience at supervisory level or salary level 7/8 in Demand Management. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: National Treasury Prescripts and Circulars, Provincial Treasury Prescripts and Circulars, SCM Delegations, Policies and Prescripts, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations of 2016, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Applicable Legislation and Prescripts, CIBD, BBBEE, PPPFA, Policies and Procedures. People Management, Report Writing, Computer Literacy, Negotiation, Communication and Information Management, Presentation, Analytical, Budget and Financial Management, Motivational, Conflict Resolution / Problem Solving.

Duties

Facilitate the development of procurement plans for the District (threshold below R500 000): Liaise with programme heads to source inputs, Analyse and verify the plans in consultation with the programmes/units, Align the draft procurement plan with the allocated budget, Consolidate the District procurement plan, Monitor, review and assess existing plans and report and check compliance on the submitted RFQS and RFP’s, Monitor spending analysis of the procurement plan and submit reports. Conduct needs analysis of the district: Verify past spending of the district, compare stores against procurement plan, advise on District needs planning and spending, and assess District future needs. Perform commodity/industry analysis: Check available commodities in the market to meet the requirements of the district; conduct industry analysis to determine the types of industries; perform life cycle cost analysis for the district; provide an updated price index. Monitor the procurement process for goods and services: Ensure timeous procurement of goods/services; ensure value for money in the procurement of goods/services; 147 advise during Bid Specification Committee (BSC) sittings; monitor compliance with SCM prescripts; monitor safekeeping of BID documents; compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Supervise the allocated resources: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team/section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness, Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager, Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities, Ensure timeously development of job description and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all employees in the Chief Directorate. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all s

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Public Works & Infrastructure. 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

  • ·National Senior Certificate/ National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA) in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations Management / Public Management / Public Administration /Purchase Management/ Procurement with three years’ experience at supervisory level or salary level 7/8 in Demand Management
  • ·A valid driver’s licence
  • ·Knowledge and Skills: National Treasury Prescripts and Circulars, Provincial Treasury Prescripts and Circulars, SCM Delegations, Policies and Prescripts, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations of 2016, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Applicable Legislation and Prescripts, CIBD, BBBEE, PPPFA, Policies and Procedures
  • ·People Management, Report Writing, Computer Literacy, Negotiation, Communication and Information Management, Presentation, Analytical, Budget and Financial Management, Motivational, Conflict Resolution / Problem Solving

Key Duties

  • ·Facilitate the development of procurement plans for the District (threshold below R500 000): Liaise with programme heads to source inputs
  • ·Analyse and verify the plans in consultation with the programmes/units
  • ·Align the draft procurement plan with the allocated budget
  • ·Consolidate the District procurement plan
  • ·review and assess existing plans and report and check compliance on the submitted RFQS and RFP’s
  • ·Monitor spending analysis of the procurement plan and submit reports
  • ·Conduct needs analysis of the district: Verify past spending of the district, compare stores against procurement plan, advise on District needs planning and spending, and assess District future needs
  • ·Perform commodity/industry analysis: Check available commodities in the market to meet the requirements of the district
  • ·conduct industry analysis to determine the types of industries
  • ·perform life cycle cost analysis for the district

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND MANAGEMENT position at Department of Public Works & Infrastructure?+

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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