Assistant Director - Supply Chain Management

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 469 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Johannesburg is seeking an Assistant Director for Supply Chain Management. The role requires a relevant degree and at least 7 years of experience, including supervisory roles. Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes, along with strong leadership and computer skills. The position offers a competitive salary package. Applications must be submitted through the online portal, with specific documentation required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Relevant experience in Inventory Management required.
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Assets and Inventory Management section.
• Ensure budget management aligns with strategic objectives.
• Adhere to Inventory and Assets Management policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Management

Education

Three-year relevant degree or Advanced National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management/Public Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Assistant Director - Supply Chain Management

• Reference Number : refs/024291
• Directorate : Supply Chain Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R468 459.00 (per annum plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms W. Thema TEL NO- 011 488 3962 / Ms L. Maseko TEL NO- 011 488 3711

Requirements

• An appropriate three‑year relevant Degree/ Advanced National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics Management/ Public Administration qualification plus 7 years’ experience of which 3 years should be on a supervisory level. A relevant supervisory experience in Inventory Management is required, however an experience in Assets Management would be an added advantage. In addition, the candidate must be computer literate with better understanding of Ms PowerPoint, Teams, Excel and Word. Competencies: In depth knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management processes, relevant prescriptions, regulations, and policies. Candidate to portray good leadership skills, report writing, presentation and any other relevant management qualities and or skills. Working knowledge of SAP and SRM.

Duties

• Provide leadership and management of Assets and Inventory Management section in the SCM Department. Manage the component of budget against its strategic objective. Maintain optimal stock availability and also update the Asset Register. Ensure adherence to Inventory and Assets Management national and provincial policies, procedures, systems and controls to improve compliance. Prevention and reduction of irregular expenditure including fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Strengthen co‑operation and relationship with relevant service delivery stakeholders. Promote good governance through ensuring compliance with GDoH Risk and Internal Control Management as well as Auditor General guides, requests and recommendations. Ensure adherence and coordination of statutory periodic processes and reports for both Assets and Inventory management such as Stock take, Assets Verification, Disposal etc. Manage and utilize human resources in accordance with HR directives and legislation.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. 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. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). 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). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. 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 a 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.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate three‑year relevant Degree/ Advanced National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics Management/ Public Administration qualification?

Do you have 7 years’ experience of which 3 years should be on a supervisory level?

Please Notes

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