ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 438,000 - 536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: R487 197.00 per annum

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government – Department of Health is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee contract management within Supply Chain Management at the Central Office in Johannesburg. The role requires a Grade 12 and a 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF 7) in Law/Supply Chain/Procurement, with at least 3 years of supervisory contract management experience and a valid driver’s license.

The package offers roughly R487,197 per annum plus benefits, with duties including contract administration,

Qualifications

• Three-year tertiary qualification Degree/B-Tech (NQF 7) in Law/Supply Chain/Procurement or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Minimum of 3 years related contract management experience at supervisory level in Supply Chain Management.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration.
• Administer variations to contracts and evaluate price adjustments.
• Undertake dispute resolutions and prepare documentation for audits and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance with service levels.
• Coordinate and manage short-term contracts and tenders below/above R1 000 000.

Education

Degree/B-Tech (NQF 7) in Law/Supply Chain/Procurement

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Reference Number : refs/057295
• Directorate : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R487 197.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 certificate and a three (3) year tertiary qualification Degree/B-Tech (NQF 7) in Law/Supply Chain/Purchases/Logistics/Procurement Management/Commerce or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years related contract management experience at supervisory level position in Supply Chain Management. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: in Project Management, People Management, Financial Management and Conflict Management. Procedures, Processes, Compliance Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management and Fund Governance, Budgeting and Financial Management, Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles), Technical Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Skills: Required Technical Proficiency, Business Writing, Communication (verbal and written), Customer Focus and Responsiveness, People and Performance Management, Diversity Management, Interpersonal, Conflict management, Problem solving and decision making, Team Leadership, Planning and organizing, Leadership, Negotiation and Influencing.

Duties :

• Supervise monitor, analyses and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration. Administer variations to the contracts. Evaluate applications for price adjustments and invoke penalty clauses. Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval. Undertake dispute resolutions and ensure that all documentation is prepared and available to resolve disputes. Maintain proper relationship with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery of goods/services. Supervise, monitor contract compliance by determining whether product/services are delivered at the right time, of the right quantity, right products, right place, right conditions, right quality and right price according to the contract. Supervise and monitor supplier performance according to the contract and service level agreement. Coordinate and manage short-term contracts and tenders below and above the threshold of R1 000 000.00. Compile and submit monthly reports on contracts awarded. Prepare appointment and termination letters for contracts and projects awarded. Ensure proper safekeeping of SCM process files and availability for audit and compliance purposes.

Notes :

• NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.
• Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
• It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.
• WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 12-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have grade 12 certificate and a three (3) year tertiary qualification Degree/B-Tech (NQF 7) in Law/Supply Chain/Purchases/Logistics/Procurement Management/Commerce or relevant qualification?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years related contract management experience at supervisory level position in Supply Chain Management?

Do you have a valid driver’s license