Director - Infrastructure Procurement (12 months contract)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.170.000 - 1.450.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Human Settlements in Johannesburg is recruiting a Director for Infrastructure Procurement on a 12-month contract to design and manage infrastructure procurement policies and lead tender processes across the unit.

The role requires a Matric plus an undergraduate degree (NQF 7) in SCM/Logistics/Commerce/Finance, at least 5 years at middle/senior management, SMS Pre-Entry, and knowledge of IDMS and public service prescripts with strong leadership and financial oversight.

Qualifikationen

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification Degree (NQF level 7) in SCM/Logistics/Commerce/Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle/senior management level.
• Possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment.
• Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and IDMS; performance management.

Aufgaben

• Develop, design and manage infrastructure procurement policies, processes and procedures.
• Establish construction procurement processes and procedures; promote sound practices.
• Manage tender committee inputs, bid documentation, and tender evaluation.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract requirements; ensure compliance.
• Direct inputs to strategic plans and performance plans related to procurement.
• Plan and allocate work within the sub-directorate and compile admin reports.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

People management

Programme management

Financial management

Change management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree (NQF 7) in SCM/Logistics/Commerce/Finance

Matric

Jobbeschreibung

Director - Infrastructure Procurement (12 months contract)

• Reference Number : refs/056669
• Directorate : INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 317 384 per annum (All-inclusive package)

Requirements

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification Degree (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Commerce/Finance. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle/senior management level. Possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. 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. Understanding of Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). 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 AND SKILLS: Good written and verbal communication skills. Planning and organising skills. Time management. Problem solving, flexibility and innovative. Good interpersonal skills. Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude.

Duties

• Develop, design and manage infrastructure procurement policies, processes and procedures. Establish construction procurement processes and procedures. Promote correct implementation and sound infrastructure procurement practices. Manage the design and implementation of a system to monitor performance of suppliers and the performance of the Contracting Institution. Manage the appointment, training and vetting of Tender Committee members. Manage and direct inputs to the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans to support the achievement of the construction procurement policy in the Institution. Manage finalisation of Bid Specification Documentation, Advertisement processes and Tender Clarification Meetings. Determine clearly closing time and date of tenders and the physical location of the tender box and/or related procurement procedures. Manage the tender evaluation and monitoring. Manage the sourcing of bids from the database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury. Manage the design and implementation of controls to comply with contract requirements. Manage and review all cancellations, amendments, expansions, variations, extensions or transfer of contracts awarded through the Bid Committee System. Manage motivations to authorise increases in the total prices excluding price adjustment for inflation in excess of the amount stated in the contract and make recommendations. Management of sub-directorate. Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Functional technical advice and guidance. Plan and allocate work.

Notes

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.

Employer

Department of Human Settlements

Location

Johannesburg

Closing Date

13-11-2026

Criteria Questions

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

Do you have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle/senior management level?

Are you in possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS?

Do you have 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 and understanding of Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS)?