Deputy Director - Demand and Acquisition

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 792,000 - 1,072,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government seeks a Deputy Director - Demand and Acquisition in Johannesburg to lead the Demand and Acquisition Management function. The role requires shaping policies, managing bid committees, and ensuring timely procurement aligned with public service prescripts.

You will oversee tender processes, supplier databases, and reporting on procurement plan execution, while developing operational plans and reporting progress to management.

Qualifications

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience at Assistant Director level within SCM
• Knowledge of all Public Service prescripts and the Department’s mandate

Responsibilities

• Manage the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management.
• Design and develop demand and acquisition management policies, processes and procedures.
• Compile procurement plan and obtain approval.
• Set up Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render SCM advisory services.
• Oversee the appointment of bid committee members.
• Compile tender/quotation specifications as required.
• Oversee the bidding process and the compilation of bid documents.
• Publish bid documents and manage the receipt and processing of bid documents.
• Monitor the supplier database and coordinate information for audit purposes.
• Compile reports and oversee procurement plan execution and related SCM administrative reports.
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient communication arrangements within the sub-directorate.
• Plan and allocate work and submit all required administrative reports.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Program management

Financial management

Change management

Problem solving

Client focus

Service delivery

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Education

Undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management (NQF 7)

Job description

Deputy Director - Demand and Acquisition

• Reference Number : Refs/056670
• Directorate : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 932 292.00 Per Annum (All – inclusive package)

Requirements

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management. A minimum of 3–5-year experience at Assistant Director level within SCM environment. The candidate should have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate. Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement. COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good written and verbal communication. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude

Duties

• Manage the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management. Manage, design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures. Compile procurement plan and obtain approval. Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render SCM advisory services to the relevant committees. Oversee the appointment of bid committee members. Compile tender/quotation specifications as required. Oversee the bidding process. Manage compilation of bid documents and advertisements. Manage publishing of bid documents. Manage the receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents. Processing of bid documents. Monitor the database of approved suppliers. Oversee the coordination, compilation and submission of information for audit purposes. Compile reports and oversee the reporting on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports. Report on the execution of the procurement plan and other supply chain management administrative related activities. Management of sub-directorate. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Plan and allocate work.

Notes

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management?

Do you have a minimum of 3–5-year experience at Assistant Director level within SCM environment?

Do you have have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate?