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STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST: ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

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

Closing date
19 October 2026
Reference
WCMD 50/2026
Salary band
R 486 501
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 9 October 2026

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma /B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management or related working environment. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; conduct strategic sourcing and procurement activities and assess market conditions; manage sourcing and vendor relationships; analyse market trends and identify procurement opportunities; 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; implement the Public Finance Management Act, 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 procurement 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 254 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 delegations and related authorities; perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer applications effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects and administrative processes; negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders; build and maintain professional networks; conduct strong analytical assessments; perform legal administration; manage time effectively; plan and organise procurement activities; solve problems; resolve disputes and manage conflict; compile reports; maintain accurate records; exercise sound judgement and decision-making; gather and analyse data and work with figures; use MS Office software for analysis and reporting; use supply chain management systems such as Electronic Procurement Solution (EPS), LOGIS and eTender; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines. Duties: Render an effective and efficient strategic sourcing support service; reporting; analysing; database management; record keeping; research; development and Managerial/Supervisory functions. Application instructions: Only application

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Requirements

  • ✓An appropriate 3-year National Diploma /B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
  • ✓A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management or related working environment
  • ✓Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
  • ✓conduct strategic sourcing and procurement activities and assess market conditions
  • ✓manage sourcing and vendor relationships
  • ✓analyse market trends and identify procurement opportunities
  • ✓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

Key responsibilities

  • •Render an effective and efficient strategic sourcing support service
  • •database management
  • •record keeping
  • •development and Managerial/Supervisory functions

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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