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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GOVERNANCE AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department

Closing date
9 November 2026
Reference
WCMD 56/2026
Salary band
R 1 098 195
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R932 292- R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management or Supply Chain Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant supply chain management experience in a governance and demand management working environment at supervisory level/management level (ASD).Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; manage procurement and provisioning services; manage procurement and tendering processes; implement the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; implement the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and associated regulations, practice notes and circulars; implement the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy; manage supply chain management processes in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and public service best practices; manage delegation frameworks, service level agreements, supplier relationships, contracts, strategic sourcing and departmental policies and procedures; use government financial systems; manage public sector supply chain management models and processes; manage strategic sourcing across a broad range of commodities within a goods and services environment; manage the Mobility procurement market; manage contract management processes, including legal aspects of supply chain management, drafting heads of terms and providing input into SLA negotiations; manage supply chain management authorities, delegations and related requirements; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis; perform legal administration; Other: plan and organise activities; conduct analysis; compile and write reports; communicate effectively; deliver presentations; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; solve problems; perform supervisory functions; work effectively under pressure; travel frequently when required Duties: Manage and oversee compliance and performance management services; Manage and oversee a demand management service; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People Management; 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: Mr R W

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Requirements

  • ✓An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management or Supply Chain Management
  • ✓A minimum of 3 years relevant supply chain management experience in a governance and demand management working environment at supervisory level/management level (ASD)
  • ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
  • ✓manage procurement and provisioning services
  • ✓manage procurement and tendering processes
  • ✓implement the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
  • ✓implement the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and associated regulations, practice notes and circulars
  • ✓implement the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy
  • ✓manage supply chain management processes in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities
  • ✓manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and public service best practices

Key responsibilities

  • •Manage and oversee compliance and performance management services
  • •Manage and oversee a demand management service
  • •Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate
  • •People Management
  • •Financial Management

About Department of Social Development

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.

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