HEAD: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: (REF: HSCM)

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Water Research Commission (WRC) is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Management to provide strategic, operational and governance leadership across the full SCM value chain. The successful candidate will join the Finance Branch and report to the Chief Financial Officer, driving accountability and continuous improvement.

Based in Pretoria, the role requires extensive SCM experience, strong knowledge of PFMA and related procurement regulations, and the ability to lead a team towards clean-audit

Qualifications

• Post graduate Degree or Honours Degree in SCM/Logistics/ Purchasing/Procurement/ Finance/ Public Management, or related field (NQF 8).
• Master's degree or equivalent (NQF 9) qualification in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration will be an added advantage. Professional registration with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPC) or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant Supply Chain Management experience, with at least five (5) years' experience at a middle management level is required.
• Proven knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA/Public Procurement Act, Treasury Regulations, SCM Instruction Notes, and Preferential Procurement Regulations, Public Private Partnership (PPP), Tender related tools are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the full supply chain value chain including demand planning and acquisition management.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and BBBEE; strengthen governance and prevent irregular expenditure.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Education

Post graduate Degree / Honours in SCM/Logistics/ Purchasing/Procurement/Finance/Public Management

Master's degree or equivalent in SCM, Finance, or Business Admin

CIPC/CIPS professional registration

Job description

Introduction

The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, providing leadership and undertakes research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholdersand partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa's sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to all relevant legislation is imperative to the organization's strategy and values.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate individuals for the Pretoria-based position of:

The WRC is looking for a qualified and results driven individual to take on the permanent position of Head: Supply Chain Management. This position calls for an energetic and dynamic person to provide strategic, operational, and governance leadership across the full supply chain value chain function of the WRC. The successful candidate will be a member of the Finance Branch and report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants must be in possession:

• Post graduate Degree or Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Purchasing/Procurement/ Finance/ Public Management, or related field (NQF 8).
• A Master's degree or equivalent (NQF 9) qualification in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration will be an added advantage. Professional registration with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPC) or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant Supply Chain Management experience, with at least five (5) years' experience at a middle management level is required.
• Proven knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA/Public Procurement Act, Treasury Regulations, SCM Instruction Notes, and Preferential Procurement Regulations, Public Private Partnership (PPP), Tender related tools (CSD, eTender Publication Portal, Database of Restricted Suppliers and Register for Tender Defaulters is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Head: Supply Chain Management is responsible for providing strategic leadership across the full supply chain value chain, including demand planning, acquisition management, contract and supplier performance oversight, and ensuring strict compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations and BBBEE.
• The role oversees transparent and efficient SCM processes, ensures effective contract lifecycle management, strengthens governance to prevent irregular expenditure, prepares reports for Executive and Board committees, and leads the SCM team to drive accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement of the SCM function. This role is key to strengthening clean‑audit outcomes, ensuring transparent procurement, and enabling the WRC to achieve its mandate efficiently and sustainably.

Closing date 30 October 2026. If you are not contacted by 31 December 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful.