DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: PROVINCIAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Gauteng Treasury; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,814,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial treasury department in Johannesburg is seeking a Deputy Director General for Provincial Supply Chain Management. The role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in advisory and oversight capacities. Candidates must have a qualification at NQF Level 8 and at least 8 years at a senior management level. This position emphasizes enhancing procurement practices and compliance, aiming for cost savings and socio-economic objectives.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Experience with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform advisory and oversight role over provincial government departments and municipalities.
• Manage and maintain the regulatory environment relevant to procurement practices.
• Research and implement strategic procurement practices.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification at NQF Level 8 in Supply Chain Management/Economics/Finance

Job description

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: PROVINCIAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Reference Number : REFS/023024
• Directorate : Directorate: Provincial Supply Chain Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 813 182 per annum (All-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines.
• Enquiries : For queries ONLY, please email Mr. Tebogo Thobejane - email: [e-mail]. / 060 387 4862. Do not send applications to this email address!

Requirements :

• A qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/Economics/Finance. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in Supply Chain Management or related field. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, will be a team player at the executive level, will have the ability to ‘sell’ supply chain management’s value. Will have in-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices, strong negotiation skills,experience and knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements. Experience, knowledge and understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk. He/she must have a strategic mindset and problem-solving skills with an ability to apply varying approaches to a dynamic set of stakeholders. The position will perform advisory and oversight role over provincial government departments, municipalities and entities.

Duties :

• Perform an advisory and oversight role over provincial government departments, municipalities and entities. Assist in the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Department and enable the turnaround of the province as expressed in the 10 pillars. Manage and maintain the regulatory environment relevant to government procurement practices. Effectively manage transversal contracts so that cost savings and socioeconomic objectives are achieved. Oversee and monitor procurement practices to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework. Provide advisory services and implement initiatives that will improve the capability of government procurement practitioners. Research, develop and implement strategic procurement practices so that cost savings and socioeconomic objectives are achieved.

Notes :

• The position is earmarked to address employment equity in terms of female and youth representation at Senior Management level. Applications must be submitted on a duly New signed Z83 form, comprehensive CV, only shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents. Applications should be submitted online at: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za site or https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Z83 and updated CV must be attached. Pre-entry SMS certificate is compulsory for appointment. The course can be accessed by clicking on the following link : https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. N.B Only online applications will be considered.

Employer : Gauteng Treasury

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 11-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/Economics/Finance?

Do you have 8 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in Supply Chain Management or related field?

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.