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Supply Chain Management Practitioner: Demand Management Services
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Supply Chain Management Practitioner in Demand Management Services for the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Manages procurement planning, sourcing strategy, and records management.
- Compile annual procurement plans and progress reports; develop commodity sourcing strategies; create standardised specifications and terms of reference; manage records and information for the Division.
- You need a 3-year post-school qualification in Financial Management, SCM Policy Development, or Law; minimum 3 years supply chain management experience; valid code B driving license or reasonable access to transport.
- You must understand PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, procurement policies, contract management, and records management; have skills in analysis, computer literacy, planning, communication, and teamwork.
- Position based at Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
- Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08).
- Submit a completed application online before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates must attend interviews and provide vetting documentation and supporting documents, and undertake two pre-entry assessments (practical exercise and integrity assessment).
- No closing date is stated in this advert. Contact Mr A Kamalie at (021) 483 8681 for enquiries.
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Requirements
- Relevant 3-year post school qualification (Financial Management, SCM Policy Development, Law);
- A minimum of 3 years related supply chain management experience;
- A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
- NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
- Competencies:
- Working knowledge of the following:
- Policy Development;
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR’s), Provincial Treasury Directives / Instructions (PTI’s);
- Strategic sourcing and preferential procurement / Black Economic Empowerment (BEE);
- SCM regulations, policies and procedures, applicable delegations, asset management forms as per policies and procedures;
- Financial management processes;
- Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement;
- Procurement policies / procedures / contract management;
- Records Management – inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions.
- Skills in the following:
- Analytical thinking;
- Operational thinking;
- Computer literacy;
- SCM Systems;
- Planning and organising;
- Language;
- Communication;
- Numeracy;
- Presentation;
- Interpersonal relations;
- Flexibility;
- Teamwork;
- Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policies;
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Driving.
Duties
- Compile annual procurement plan and progress reporting;
- Develop commodity sourcing strategy;
- Develop standardised specification and terms of reference;
- Facilitate records and information management of the Division.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Mr A Kamalie Tel No: (021) 483 8681
Notes from the department
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates 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.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
- Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
- For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 238 · open the PDF
POST 35/356: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: DSD 82/2026 SALARY: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: Relevant 3-year post school qualification (Financial Management, SCM Policy Development, Law); A minimum of 3 years related supply chain management experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR’s), Provincial Treasury Directives / Instructions (PTI’s); Strategic sourcing and preferential procurement / Black Economic Empowerment (BEE); SCM regulations, policies and procedures, applicable delegations, asset management forms as per policies and procedures; Financial management processes; Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement; Procurement policies / procedures / contract management; Records Management – inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions. Skills in the following: Analytical thinking; Operational thinking; Computer literacy; SCM Systems; Planning and organising; Language; Communication; Numeracy; Presentation; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policies; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; Ability to work under pressure; Driving. DUTIES: Compile annual procurement plan and progress reporting; Develop commodity sourcing strategy; Develop standardised specification and terms of reference; Facilitate records and information management of the Division. ENQUIRIES: Mr A Kamalie Tel No: (021) 483 8681 NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.