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Assistant Director: Demand and Acquisition Management
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Closes Friday 30 October 2026
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A 12-month contract post for an Assistant Director in Demand and Acquisition Management in Supply Chain Management, for people with a degree or national diploma and 3-5 years' supply chain experience.
- Duties include running demand and acquisition management, writing its policies and procedures, and compiling and carrying out the procurement plan.
- You will set up and support bid evaluation, bid adjudication and bid specification committees, and handle bid documents, including receiving them when they close and opening them.
- Must have a matric plus a degree or national diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Supply Chain Management, recognised by SAQA.
- Must have 3-5 years' supply chain experience at Admin Officer level, and knowledge of Public Service rules and performance management.
- The post is based in Johannesburg. The salary is R487 197 per year, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
- Enquiries: Ms. Alinah Mogaswa, 072 313 8052. The text does not state a closing date or what documents to submit.
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Requirements
- A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification, Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management.
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience within Supply Chain Management environment at Admin Officer level.
- The candidate should have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate.
- Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement.
- Competencies:
- Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management.
- Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity.
- Personal Attributes:
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Work well under pressure.
- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team.
- Reliable and Responsible.
- Positive attitude.
Duties
- Perform the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management.
- Design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures.
- Compile the procurement plan.
- Facilitate the execution of the procurement plan.
- Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees including the bid adjudication committee.
- Oversee the appointment of bid committee members.
- Compilation of bid documents and advertisements.
- Facilitate publishing of bid documents.
- Receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents.
- Ensure safekeeping and access to SCM records.
- Compile reports on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports.
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required.
- Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
- Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
- Plan and allocate work.
How to apply
Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Ms. Alinah Mogaswa at 072 313 8052
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 154 · open the PDF
POST 36/170: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/056674 (X4 POSTS) (12 Months Contract) Directorate: Supply Chain Management SALARY: R487 197 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits) CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification, Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management. A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience within Supply Chain Management environment at Admin Officer level. The candidate should have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate. Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement. Competencies: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity. Personal Attributes: Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude. DUTIES: Perform the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management. Design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures. Compile the procurement plan. Facilitate the execution of the procurement plan. Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees including the bid adjudication committee. Oversee the appointment of bid committee members. Compilation of bid documents and advertisements. Facilitate publishing of bid documents. Receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents. Ensure safekeeping and access to SCM records. Compile reports on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports. Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Plan and allocate work. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Alinah Mogaswa at 072 313 8052 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