ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

An Assistant Director: Demand and Acquisition Management position is available in Johannesburg on a 12-month contract basis within Supply Chain Management. The role requires a Matric, an NQF level 6/7 undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, and 3-5 years of relevant experience at Admin Officer level. Key duties include managing demand and acquisition functions, compiling procurement plans, establishing bid committees, and preparing administrative reports. Employment Equity targets apply.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification, Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience within Supply Chain Management environment at Admin Officer level.
• 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.
• Skills: Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity, Good written and verbal communication skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management.
• Design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures.
• Compile the procurement plan and facilitate its execution.
• Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees.
• Oversee the appointment of bid committee members.
• Compilation of bid documents, advertisements, and facilitate publishing of bid documents.
• Receipt, closing, and opening of bid documents and ensure safekeeping and access to SCM records.
• Compile reports on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work, plan and allocate work.

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