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SCM Officer: Contract Management Services
Directorate: Education District Office
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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SCM Officer for contract management at an Education District Office, with two posts (DOE76/10/2026 and DOE77/10/2026). Suits people with supply chain or finance training and three years' SCM experienc
- Duties include drafting Service Level Agreements, keeping the Contract Register, and monitoring contract, supplier and financial performance.
- Coordinate and provide secretariat support for the Contract Project Steering Committee and keep proper records.
- Must have a three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or a bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in a field such as Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting or Logistics.
- Must have three years' functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution, and a valid Code B or higher driving licence.
- Knowledge of the Education Sector is an advantage.
- Based in Alfred Nzo West (Ref DOE76/10/2026) or Buffalo City Metro (Ref DOE77/10/2026).
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Requirements
- Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing/ Logistics/ Public Administration/ Finance/ Accounting/ Economics/ Internal Audit.
- Three (3) years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution.
- A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
Duties
- Coordinate the development of Service Level Agreements and ensure that all contracts are duly signed by the delegated authorities.
- Monitor and evaluate contract performance, supplier performance and financial performance of contracts in line with the Contract Agreements or Service Level Agreements.
- Update, maintain and monitor the Contract Register of the Department.
- Facilitate and Coordinate Contract Project Steering Committee.
- Provide secretariate functions for the Contract Project Steering Committees and ensure proper record keeping.
- Compile contract performance reports and submit them to management and relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and implement systems to monitor compliance and control in contract management, coordinate improved service delivery.
- Coordinate, consolidate and compile performance and financial reports for all procurement contracts in the Department.
- Develop and ensure proper record keeping systems, retention and retrieval of records are implemented in line with departmental policies.
- Supervise junior staff within the Contracts Management Unit.
- Allocate and ensure quality of work.
- Personnel development.
- Assess staff performance.
- Apply discipline.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
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Enquiries
Ms. L Lupondwana Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- NB:
- Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
- View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
- Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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.
- The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
- Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test.
- The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months.
- It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
- The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
- The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
- (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
- Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
- Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
- Note:
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 173 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/221: SCM OFFICER: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (X2 POSTS) Directorate: Education District Office SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Alfred Nzo West Ref No: DOE76/10/2026 Buffalo City Metro Ref No: DOE77/10/2026 REQUIREMENTS: Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing/ Logistics/ Public Administration/ Finance/ Accounting/ Economics/ Internal Audit. Three (3) years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution. A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage. DUTIES: Coordinate the development of Service Level Agreements and ensure that all contracts are duly signed by the delegated authorities. Monitor and evaluate contract performance, supplier performance and financial performance of contracts in line with the Contract Agreements or Service Level Agreements. Update, maintain and monitor the Contract Register of the Department. Facilitate and Coordinate Contract Project Steering Committee. Provide secretariate functions for the Contract Project Steering Committees and ensure proper record keeping. Compile contract performance reports and submit them to management and relevant stakeholders. Develop and implement systems to monitor compliance and control in contract management, coordinate improved service delivery. Coordinate, consolidate and compile performance and financial reports for all procurement contracts in the Department. Develop and ensure proper record keeping systems, retention and retrieval of records are implemented in line with departmental policies. Supervise junior staff within the Contracts Management Unit. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline. ENQUIRIES: Ms. L Lupondwana Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za