ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Department of Economic Development and Tourism · western cape · Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Reference
- DEDAT 28/2026
- Salary band
- R 573 897
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Economic Development and Tourism Location: Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government. Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma) equivalent or higher; A minimum of 3 years Supply Chain Management experience at supervisory level. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Human resources management function; Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Provincial policy development processes; Financial management processes; Strategic sourcing and Preferential Procurement/BEE; Procurement activities; Procurement policies, procedures, and contract management; Client needs, planning and organising interpretation of policy matters; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions); SCM Systems (Syspro, Logis, Integrated Procurement System, Basic Accounting System). Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Economic; Financial Analysis; Problem-solving; Team-building and strong interpersonal; Presentation; Project management; Communication (verbal and written); Planning, organising and people-management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure and to cope with high workload. Duties: Perform the functional operation regarding Acquisition and Logistics Management; Perform the functional operation regarding Demand Management; Preform the functional operation regarding Contract Management; Provide Human Resource and Financial Management. Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https:// westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: Ms T Malgas Tel No: (021) 483 9148. Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are 193 consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your p
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Requirements
- ✓A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma) equivalent or higher
- ✓A minimum of 3 years Supply Chain Management experience at supervisory level
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Human resources management function
- ✓Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
- ✓Provincial policy development processes
- ✓Financial management processes
- ✓Strategic sourcing and Preferential Procurement/BEE
- ✓Procurement activities
- ✓Procurement policies, procedures, and contract management
- ✓Client needs, planning and organising interpretation of policy matters
Key responsibilities
- •Perform the functional operation regarding Acquisition and Logistics Management
- •Perform the functional operation regarding Demand Management
- •Preform the functional operation regarding Contract Management
- •Provide Human Resource and Financial Management