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Assistant Director: Contract Management
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Closes Friday 30 October 2026
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Assistant Director for contract management in Supply Chain Management. Suits people with a supply chain or logistics degree, 3-5 years' contract management experience, and staff supervision skills.
- Manage contracts through their full life cycle, including monitoring performance, handling variations and resolving disputes.
- Keep the Comprehensive Contract Register, contract records and reports, and provide monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports.
- Must have matric plus a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Public Management or a related field, or an equivalent.
- Must have 3-5 years' experience at Admin Officer level in contract management or supply chain management, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based in Johannesburg. Supervises staff and allocates work.
- The text does not give a closing date or application method. Enquiries go to Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala at 063 691 4046.
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Requirements
- Matric plus Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Management or equivalent in a related field.
- Minimum of 3- 5 years’ Admin Officer level experience in Contract Management/ SCM environment.
- Possession of a valid driver’s License.
- People management and leadership skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Time Management skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Knowledge, understanding and application of relevant applicable acts, Treasury Regulations and Instruction Notes in relation to SCM.
- Computer Literacy.
Duties
- Demonstrate experience in a contract management or equivalent role in a procurement environment.
- Good working knowledge of contract management processes and techniques including the implementation of the contract life cycle.
- High level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to resolve queries.
- Ensure compliant contract administrative activities daily.
- Maintain performance records for reporting and governance purposes.
- Analyse the evaluation reports and develop a tool for reporting on non-compliant service providers.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance with the contract stipulations, contract management plan, risk management plan and organisational policies and procedures.
- Administer variations to the contracts.
- Effectively manage disputes in the contract management environment.
- Draft and maintain a Comprehensive Contract Register as prescribed.
- Monitor the implementation of contract management policy and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure safe keeping and accessibility of all contract documentation.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc contract management reports.
- Provide inputs into accruals, commitments, and audit reporting requirements.
- Ensure alignment with SAP or relevant systems for contract tracking.
- Allocate and monitor work to ensure timely execution of contract management functions.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service delivery excellence.
- Supervise staff.
How to apply
Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala at 063 691 4046
Notes from the department
Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 153 · open the PDF
POST 36/169: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/056728 Directorate: Supply Chain Management SALARY: R487 197 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: Matric plus Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Management or equivalent in a related field. Minimum of 3- 5 years’ Admin Officer level experience in Contract Management/ SCM environment. Possession of a valid driver’s License. People management and leadership skills. Attention to detail. Communication skills. Problem solving skills. Analytical skills. Time Management skills. Ability to perform under pressure. Knowledge, understanding and application of relevant applicable acts, Treasury Regulations and Instruction Notes in relation to SCM. Computer Literacy. DUTIES: Demonstrate experience in a contract management or equivalent role in a procurement environment. Good working knowledge of contract management processes and techniques including the implementation of the contract life cycle. High level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to resolve queries. Ensure compliant contract administrative activities daily. Maintain performance records for reporting and governance purposes. Analyse the evaluation reports and develop a tool for reporting on non-compliant service providers. Monitor contract performance and compliance with the contract stipulations, contract management plan, risk management plan and organisational policies and procedures. Administer variations to the contracts. Effectively manage disputes in the contract management environment. Draft and maintain a Comprehensive Contract Register as prescribed. Monitor the implementation of contract management policy and standard operating procedures. Ensure safe keeping and accessibility of all contract documentation. Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc contract management reports. Provide inputs into accruals, commitments, and audit reporting requirements. Ensure alignment with SAP or relevant systems for contract tracking. Allocate and monitor work to ensure timely execution of contract management functions. Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service delivery excellence. Supervise staff. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala at 063 691 4046 NOTE: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply