Assistant Director: Acquisitions

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management or Finance.
• A minimum of 3 years Supply Chain experience, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, knowledge of the department Strategy, knowledge of the SCM and procedures, in depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management Skills:
• Communication, computer literacy, analytical, presentation and report writing.
• Attributes:
• Team player, able to work independently, professional, confidential, ability to work under pressure and quality driven.

Duties

• Provide secretariat services to the Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee (includes obtaining approval).
• Compile bid documents.
• Publish tender invitations.
• Receive and open bid documents.
• Compile terms of reference to invite service providers for an expression of interest.
• Coordinate, review and source quotations from database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury.
• Receive, evaluate and adjudicate the expressions of interest.
• Compile a database of approved suppliers.
• Supervise employees.
• Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.
• Advise and lead supervises with regard to all aspects of the work.
• Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
• Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
• Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
• The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
• The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s).
• Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People With Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
• Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).
• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan.
• To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
• If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.