Assistant Director: Demand Management

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Economics/ Accounting Sciences / Cost and Management Accounting.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supply chain experience, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the department Strategy.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Report writing.
• Attributes- Team player.
• Able to work independently.
• Professional.
• Confidential.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Quality-driven.

Duties

• Analyse requirements, undertake research, determine and develop proposals for implementation.
• Assess the results of the research on the market, interprets and develops proposals for procurement methodology.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Determine whether specifications should contain any special conditions.
• Collect information from the relevant role players according to the prescribed template.
• Check (engage) and analyse the information.
• Confirm availability of budget.
• Check alignment against strategic and other objectives.
• Consolidate into procurement plan and table for approval by the accounting officer.
• Determine whether a specification for the relevant commodity exists, if not, oversee the collection and collation of information and the compilation of specifications/terms of reference.
• Compile and publish request for proposals as required.
• Perform general quality assurance of information in the supplier database (e.g check and verify supporting documents).
• Supervise employees.
• Allocate duties and perform quality control of the work delivered by the supervisees.
• Advice and lead supervisees 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.

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.