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Deputy Director: Contract Management
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Closes Friday 30 October 2026
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Deputy Director job in the Supply Chain Management directorate. The post manages contract administration, supplier relations and SAP contract processes, and suits people with senior SCM or contract ma
- Manage contract administration, compliance monitoring and risk management for the directorate.
- Evaluate requests for contract variations, amendments and cancellations, and develop proposals for approval.
- Lead the implementation and automation of SAP processes within contract management.
- Manage Sub-Directorate staff and resources, and check the quality of their work.
- Must have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Public Administration or a related field.
- Must have 3 to 5 years' experience at Assistant Director level in contract management or SCM, and a valid driver's licence. Based in Johannesburg. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Administration or equivalent in a related field.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level 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.
- Strategic leadership and policy development experience.
- Advanced knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and SCM frameworks.
- Project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Computer Literacy.
Duties
- Manage, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration.
- Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval.
- Maintain proper relationship with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery of goods/services.
- Manage the coordination, review and monitoring of contract compliance.
- Identify and implement a risk management plan for the directorate.
- Drive SAP Automation and Effective System Management for Contract Administration.
- Lead the implementation, optimisation and automation of SAP processes within Contract Management.
- Oversee integration of contract management processes with SAP to improve data integrity, compliance and audit readiness.
- Monitor system-generated reports to track contract performance, commitments and expenditure.
- Ensure adherence to system controls, governance frameworks and audit requirements within SAP.
- Management of Sub- Directorate resources and personnel.
- Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered.
- Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
- Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.
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 150 · open the PDF
POST 36/164: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/056727 Directorate: Supply Chain Management SALARY: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Administration or equivalent in a related field. Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level 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. Strategic leadership and policy development experience. Advanced knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and SCM frameworks. Project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Computer Literacy. DUTIES: Manage, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration. Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval. Maintain proper relationship with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery of goods/services. Manage the coordination, review and monitoring of contract compliance. Identify and implement a risk management plan for the directorate. Drive SAP Automation and Effective System Management for Contract Administration. Lead the implementation, optimisation and automation of SAP processes within Contract Management. Oversee integration of contract management processes with SAP to improve data integrity, compliance and audit readiness. Monitor system-generated reports to track contract performance, commitments and expenditure. Ensure adherence to system controls, governance frameworks and audit requirements within SAP. Management of Sub- Directorate resources and personnel. Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning. Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control. 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.