SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Department of Social Development · western cape · Department of Social Development
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- DSD 82/2026
- Salary band
- R 486 501
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government Salary: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) Requirements: Relevant 3-year post school qualification (Financial Management, SCM Policy Development, Law); A minimum of 3 years related supply chain management experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR’s), Provincial Treasury Directives / Instructions (PTI’s); Strategic sourcing and preferential procurement / Black Economic Empowerment (BEE); SCM regulations, policies and procedures, applicable delegations, asset management forms as per policies and procedures; Financial management processes; Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement; Procurement policies / procedures / contract management; Records Management – inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions. Skills in the following: Analytical thinking; Operational thinking; Computer literacy; SCM Systems; Planning and organising; Language; Communication; Numeracy; Presentation; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policies; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; Ability to work under pressure; Driving. Duties: Compile annual procurement plan and progress reporting; Develop commodity sourcing strategy; Develop standardised specification and terms of reference; Facilitate records and information management of the Division. Application instructions: , technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please Enquiries: Mr A Kamalie Tel No: (021) 483 8681 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 239 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targ
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Requirements
- ✓Relevant 3-year post school qualification (Financial Management, SCM Policy Development, Law)
- ✓A minimum of 3 years related supply chain management experience
- ✓A valid code B (or higher) driving license
- ✓NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply
- ✓Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Policy Development
- ✓Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR’s), Provincial Treasury Directives / Instructions (PTI’s)
- ✓Strategic sourcing and preferential procurement / Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)
- ✓SCM regulations, policies and procedures, applicable delegations, asset management forms as per policies and procedures
- ✓Financial management processes
- ✓Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement
Key responsibilities
- •Compile annual procurement plan and progress reporting
- •Develop commodity sourcing strategy
- •Develop standardised specification and terms of reference
- •Facilitate records and information management of the Division
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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