Deputy Director Supply Chain Management (Demand, Acquisition and Contract Management)

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 897 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Deputy Director for Supply Chain Management in Johannesburg. This role includes developing and implementing supply chain management policies, managing procurement processes, and leading the sub-directorate. Candidates must possess a grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7, along with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, including 3 years in a leadership role. A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Public Administration.
• 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, with 3 years at Junior Management level.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of supply chain management framework and policies.
• Perform strategic supply chain demand management planning.
• Oversee and manage procurement contracts and processes.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Management

Public Management/Administration

Leadership

Financial Management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (DEMAND, ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT)

• Reference Number : REFS/035268
• Directorate : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R896 436.00 Per Annum (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to an individual’s needs).

Requirements :

• A grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in the field of Supply Chain Management, or Logistics Management, or Public Management/Administration or any relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management of which 3 years must be Junior Management (Assistant Director level). Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• To manage the sub-directorate to develop, review and implement the supply chain management (demand, acquisition, and contract management) framework and policies. Perform strategic and annual supply chain demand management planning. Monitor and review the demand management activities. Develop and obtain approval for the procurement management plan. Determine whether specifications should contain any special conditions. Compile tender/quotation specifications as required. Oversee the proper and timely acquisition of goods and services through quotations and bids. Ensure invitation of quotations. Manage all procurement contracts. Establish and manage bid specification, bid evaluation, and bid adjudication committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees. Manage the bidding process regarding compilation of bid documents and advertisements, publishing of bid documents, receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents, processing of bid documents. Ensure the updating and maintaining of an accurate contract register. Manage, undertake and review the monitoring, analyses and determination of actions to ensure proper contract administration. Administer variations to contracts. Evaluate applications for price adjustments and invoke penalty clauses. Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval. Undertake all administrative functions required regarding financial and staff management. Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Plan and allocate work. Quality control of work delivered by employees.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in the field of Supply Chain Management, or Logistics Management, or Public Management/Administration or any relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management of which 3 years must be Junior Management (Assistant Director level)?

Do you have a Valid driver’s license?