Strategic Demand & Acquisition Leader, SCM

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 792,000 - 1,072,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government seeks a Deputy Director - Demand and Acquisition in Johannesburg to lead the Demand and Acquisition Management function. The role requires shaping policies, managing bid committees, and ensuring timely procurement aligned with public service prescripts.

You will oversee tender processes, supplier databases, and reporting on procurement plan execution, while developing operational plans and reporting progress to management.

Qualifications

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience at Assistant Director level within SCM
• Knowledge of all Public Service prescripts and the Department’s mandate

Responsibilities

• Manage the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management.
• Design and develop demand and acquisition management policies, processes and procedures.
• Compile procurement plan and obtain approval.
• Set up Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render SCM advisory services.
• Oversee the appointment of bid committee members.
• Compile tender/quotation specifications as required.
• Oversee the bidding process and the compilation of bid documents.
• Publish bid documents and manage the receipt and processing of bid documents.
• Monitor the supplier database and coordinate information for audit purposes.
• Compile reports and oversee procurement plan execution and related SCM administrative reports.
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient communication arrangements within the sub-directorate.
• Plan and allocate work and submit all required administrative reports.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Program management

Financial management

Change management

Problem solving

Client focus

Service delivery

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Education

Undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management (NQF 7)

Job description

Gauteng Provincial Government seeks a Deputy Director - Demand and Acquisition in Johannesburg to lead the Demand and Acquisition Management function. The role requires shaping policies, managing bid committees, and ensuring timely procurement aligned with public service prescripts.

You will oversee tender processes, supplier databases, and reporting on procurement plan execution, while developing operational plans and reporting progress to management.