ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The Gauteng government is seeking an Assistant Director: Contract Management in Johannesburg with a salary of R487 197 per annum. Responsibilities include managing contract life cycles, monitoring compliance and performance, drafting a comprehensive contract register, handling disputes, ensuring SAP alignment, and supervising staff. Requirements include a relevant Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or Public Management, 3 to 5 years of relevant admin officer experience, a valid driver's license, and computer literacy.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Matric plus Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Management or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ Admin Officer level experience 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.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of relevant applicable acts, Treasury Regulations and Instruction Notes in relation to SCM.
• Computer Literacy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience in a contract management or equivalent role in a procurement environment.
• Good working knowledge of contract management processes and techniques including the implementation of the contract life cycle.
• High level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Ensure compliant contract administrative activities daily.
• Maintain performance records for reporting and governance purposes.
• Analyse the evaluation reports and develop a tool for reporting on non-compliant service providers.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance with the contract stipulations, contract management plan, risk management plan and organisational policies and procedures.
• Administer variations to the contracts.
• Effectively manage disputes in the contract management environment.
• Draft and maintain a Comprehensive Contract Register as prescribed.
• Monitor the implementation of contract management policy and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure safe keeping and accessibility of all contract documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc contract management reports.
• Provide inputs into accruals, commitments, and audit reporting requirements.
• Ensure alignment with SAP or relevant systems for contract tracking.
• Allocate and monitor work to ensure timely execution of contract management functions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service delivery excellence.
• Supervise staff.

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