Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management Region 1 (Paarl), Ref No. DOI 16/2026

Western Cape Government; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 574,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government invites applications for the permanent role of Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management Region 1 (Paarl). Based in Paarl, you will manage acquisition, logistics, demand, contract and asset management within the Department of Infrastructure.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 3 years of SCM supervisory experience. Remuneration ranges from R487,197 to R573,897 per year, salary level 9, plus service benefits as per prescripts.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 or higher.
• Minimum 3 years SCM supervisory experience.
• Experience in procurement, contract and asset management.
• Knowledge of public sector policy and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform acquisitions and logistics management operations.
• Manage demand planning and contract/asset management activities.
• Provide human resource and financial management support.
• Ensure compliance with SCM policies and procedures.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Language skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Team-building

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Planning & people-management

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (relevant field)

Tools

Syspro

Logis

Integrated Procurement System

Basic Accounting System

Job description

Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management Region 1 (Paarl), Ref No. DOI 16/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261016-4

Tracking Number DOI 16/2026

Job Title Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management Region 1 (Paarl), Ref No. DOI 16/2026

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level 9

Enquiries Mr Ryan C Arendse [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Paarl

Job Purpose The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to render a Supply Chain Management Service related to: Acquisition Management; Logistics Management; Demand Management; Contract Management; Asset Management.

A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma) equivalent or higher; A minimum of 3 years Supply Chain Management experience at supervisory level.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas Perform the functional operation regarding Acquisition and Logistics Management; Perform the functional operation regarding Demand Management; Preform the functional operation regarding Contract Management; Preform the functional operation regarding Asset Management; Provide Human Resource and Financial Management.

Knowledge of the following: Human resources management function; Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Provincial policy development processes; Financial management processes; Strategic sourcing and Preferential Procurement/BEE; Procurement activities; Procurement policies, procedures, and contract management; Client needs, planning and organising interpretation of policy matters; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions); SCM Systems (Syspro, Logis, Integrated Procurement System, Basic Accounting System). Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Economic; Financial Analysis; Problem-solving; Team-building and strong interpersonal; Presentation; Project management; Communication (verbal and written); Planning, organising and people-management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure and to cope with high workload.

Remuneration R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration:Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.