ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC SOURCING

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

Job summary

Gauteng Treasury in Johannesburg seeks a Transversal Sourcing administrator to deliver sourcing services, improve tender processes, and ensure contract awards meet SLA. The role focuses on enhancing BBBEE procurement spends and contract visibility in SRM/SAP R3.

The ideal candidate has a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Business Management, Purchasing, SCM, or Procurement Management, with 3-5 years’ relevant experience and strong knowledge of South African procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Business Management/ Purchasing/ SCM/ Procurement Management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Transversal Sourcing as an administrator in procurement and/or supply chain managerial position.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategies.
• Experience in vendor management and BBBEE /SMME development.
• Experience and understanding of the South African market.

Responsibilities

• Provide Transversal Sourcing services to the Gauteng Provincial Government.
• Improve tender process and reduce turnaround times from 120-90 days.
• Finalise award of contract within agreed SLA.
• Contract Management: Manage contract to client satisfaction and increase customer satisfaction and submission of status report.
• Obtain minimum satisfaction level form customer service.
• Facilitate that the contract is visible on the system (SRM & /SAP R3).
• Increase BBBEE preferential procurement spends from 60% to 70%.

Skills

Vendor management

BBBEE / SMME development

Transversal Sourcing experience

Procurement best practices

Education

NQF level 7 qualification in Business Management / Purchasing / SCM / Procurement Management

Tools

SRM

SAP R3

Job description

• Directorate : Provincial Supply Chain Management
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : R487 197.00 per annum, (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Business Management/ Purchasing/ Supply Chain Management (SCM)/ Procurement Management. 3-5 years’ experience in Transversal Sourcing as an administrator in procurement and/or supply chain managerial position. Knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategies. Experience in vendor management and BBBEE /SMME development. Experience and understanding of the South African market.

Duties :

• To provide Transversal Sourcing services to the Gauteng Provincial Government. Improve tender process and reduce turnaround times from 120-90 days. Finalise award of contract within agreed SLA. Contract Management: Manage contract to client satisfaction and increase customer satisfaction and submission of status report. Obtain minimum satisfaction level form customer service. Facilitate that the contract is visible on the system (SRM & /SAP R3) Increase BBBEE preferential procurement spends from 60% to 70%.

Criteria Questions

Do you have a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Business Management/ Purchasing/ Supply Chain Management (SCM)/ Procurement Management?

Do you have 3-5 years’ experience in Transversal Sourcing as an administrator in procurement and/or supply chain managerial position?

Employer

Gauteng Treasury

Location

Johannesburg

Closing Date

09-11-2026