ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONTRACTS AND PERFORMANCE SCM

Department of Infrastructure Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking an Assistant Director for Contracts and Performance in Johannesburg. The role requires a qualification at NQF Level 7, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in contract management (2 years in a supervisory capacity), excellent communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include managing contract variations, dispute resolutions, and supplier performance monitoring. Applications must be submitted online by August 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in contract management, with 2 years at supervisory level.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework and SCM procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer variations to contracts and evaluate applications for price adjustments.
• Undertake dispute resolutions and ensure documentation is prepared.
• Monitor supplier performance according to the contracts and service level agreements.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Analytical

Presentation

Report writing

Education

NQF Level 7 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONTRACTS AND PERFORMANCE SCM

• Reference Number : refs/023150
• Directorate : Construction Procurement (Health)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone] 521 4118

Requirements :

• A qualification at NQF Level 7 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in NQF level 7 in SCM or Finance. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Contract management of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. A valid driver’s license.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of SCM and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management SKILLS: Communication, Computer literacy, Analytical, Presentation, Report writing. ATTRIBUTES: must be team player must be able to work independently, professional confidential, ability to work under pressure and quality driven.

Duties :

• 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. Monitor supplier performance according to the contract and service level agreement. Monitor supplier performance according to the contract and service level agreement. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by subordinates for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to subordinates on performance. Mentor and coach subordinates. Determine the Human Resources needs for subordinates in consultation with Corporate Services. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates. Provide sufficient guidance to subordinates in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly subordinate meetings. Manage skills transfer between subordinates and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 22-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in SCM or Finance as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 3 Years’ experience in Contract management of which 2 years must be at supervisory level?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

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.