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Deputy Director: Demand and Acquisition Management
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Closes Friday 30 October 2026
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Deputy Director post managing demand and acquisition (supply chain) work in the Supply Chain Management directorate. Suits someone with a degree in supply chain management and several years of SCM exp
- Manage the daily running of demand and acquisition management, including its policies, processes and procedures.
- Compile the procurement plan, obtain its approval, and set up and support the bid evaluation, bid adjudication and bid specification committees.
- Oversee the bidding process, including bid documents, advertisements, and the receipt and processing of bids.
- Must have a matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management recognised by SAQA.
- Must have 3 to 5 years of experience at Assistant Director level in an SCM environment, and knowledge of Public Service prescripts and performance management.
- Based in Johannesburg. The advert does not state the documents to submit or the closing date. Reference number: REFS/056670.
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Requirements
- A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management.
- A minimum of 3–5-year experience at Assistant Director level within SCM environment.
- 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.
- 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
- Manage the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management.
- Manage, design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures.
- Compile procurement plan and obtain approval.
- Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render SCM advisory services to the relevant committees.
- Oversee the appointment of bid committee members.
- Compile tender/quotation specifications as required.
- Oversee the bidding process.
- Manage compilation of bid documents and advertisements.
- Manage publishing of bid documents.
- Manage the receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents.
- Processing of bid documents.
- Monitor the database of approved suppliers.
- Oversee the coordination, compilation and submission of information for audit purposes.
- Compile reports and oversee the reporting on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports.
- Report on the execution of the procurement plan and other supply chain management administrative related activities.
- Management of sub- directorate.
- Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required.
- 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 150 · open the PDF
POST 36/165: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/056670 Directorate: Supply Chain Management SALARY: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management. A minimum of 3–5-year experience at Assistant Director level within SCM environment. 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. 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: Manage the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management. Manage, design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures. Compile procurement plan and obtain approval. Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render SCM advisory services to the relevant committees. Oversee the appointment of bid committee members. Compile tender/quotation specifications as required. Oversee the bidding process. Manage compilation of bid documents and advertisements. Manage publishing of bid documents. Manage the receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents. Processing of bid documents. Monitor the database of approved suppliers. Oversee the coordination, compilation and submission of information for audit purposes. Compile reports and oversee the reporting on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports. Report on the execution of the procurement plan and other supply chain management administrative related activities. Management of sub- directorate. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. 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