Director : Demand Acquisition and Contract Management

Department of Higher Education and Training; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department within the South African government seeks a Director for Demand Acquisition and Contract Management in Pretoria. The successful candidate will guide the supply chain management processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing and developing staff within the directorate. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in Logistics or a related field, along with five years of management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level in Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of Higher Education policies and processes.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services regarding SCM statutory requirements.
• Draft contracts and manage supplier contracts.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of the directorate.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Contract Management

Demand Management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree / advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job title : Director : Demand Acquisition and Contract Management

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 18, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree / advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Logistics / Supply Chain Management or related qualification.
• A minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant experience at the middle / senior management level in Supply Chain Management Services environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, Supply Chain Management processes, demand management, acquisition management, contract management and Higher Education policies, processes and procedures.

DUTIES :

• To provide advisory, interpretation service for the SCM with regards to statutory requirements.
• Drafting contracts and the management of supplier contracts. Provide advice on demand, acquisition and contract management. Render demand management services.
• Render acquisition and contract services. Manage and control the directorate. Provide guidance and adequate support for development of staff of the directorate.
• Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch. Ensure development of PMDS of staff. Set budget levels and authorise expenditure. Monitor quality control of work and develop annual performance plan for the directorate.
• Prepare quarterly reports as per annual performance plan and ensure the compilation of the annual report and strategic plan of the directorate. Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work.
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate the performance of the directorate.