ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (SCM)

Job Overview

The Cape Town Regional Office seeks an Assistant Director: Acquisition Management (SCM) to manage procurement plans, acquisitions, transversal contracts, and bid committees. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with public sector regulations such as PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, and CIDB, mitigating risks, handling audits, and supervising staff. Applicants must hold a 3-year NQF Level 6 qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement with supervisory experience, computer literacy, and a valid driver's licence. Applications must be emailed to RecruitCPT26-69@dpw.gov.za.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a relevant field.
• Relevant years of experience in a Supply Chain Management environment with appropriate working experience at a supervisory level.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Extensive knowledge and working experience in Public Sector procurement processes, rules, and regulations: PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, CIDB, Treasury Regulations, and relevant SCM prescripts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic numeracy and advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, statistical, presentation, and planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure/stressful situations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the development, approval, communication, and monitoring of the Procurement Plan.
• Manage the acquisition of goods and services in line with the Procurement Plan, transversal contracts, and participation contracts.
• Provide and consolidate requests for the invitation of quotations, verify specifications, analyse quotations, and provide approval for received goods.
• Serve as a member of Bid Committees, manage logistical arrangements, provide advisory support, and provide secretariat functions to the PBAC.
• Facilitate and monitor the evaluation of bids and quotations, develop evaluation processes, prepare evaluation reports, and facilitate the clearance of successful bidders.
• Implement and oversee risk and performance management strategies in the SCM unit and identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with National Treasury Instruction Notes, Departmental SCM Policy, PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, and CIDB prescripts.
• Manage internal control measures, respond to internal/external auditors, and monitor and liaise with CIDB regarding contractor information.
• Manage human resources including staff performance appraisals, capacity development, employee motivation, discipline, and leave matters.

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