Deputy Director: Acquisitions (Supply Chain Management)

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) in Supply Chain Management/ Finance/ Procurement/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Internal Audit and Logistics. Extensive credible experience at a Junior Management/ Assistant Director equivalent level, with appropriate functional working experience in Supply Chain Management in Acquisition Management or Contract Management and extensive experience on management of resources. Valid driver’s licence at Legislative Requirements: Practical knowledge and experience on implementation of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Skills. Good Knowledge of public sector procurement experience, Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting, ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, CIDB strategies and legislation. Understanding of Government budgeting processes, experience in working with service providers/consultants. Knowledge of Public Service financial legislative frameworks, Understanding of Financial management; Risk Management; Knowledge and understanding of contract management. Key Skills: Negotiation Skills and Technical Proficiency, Business Writing Communication (verbal and written), Customer Focus and Responsiveness, People and Performance Management, Diversity Management, Interpersonal, Conflict management, Planning and Organising Problem solving and decision making, Team Leadership; Computer literate (especially with regard to MS Word, Excel, Projects and Power point), Basic Numeric skills and Excellent Presentation Skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the acquisition Management systems and appropriate acquisition Management internal controls and audit trails in the Department. Facilitate and manage the business process cycle (inviting, evaluating, adjudicating, and awarding) for all bids in terms of SCM regulations. Ensure 91 proactive management and tracking of tenders and quotations for goods and services. Eligible knowledge of acquisition for REMS and Infrastructure Projects. Provide regular progress report to management highlighting procurement trends, problems, risks, deviation, delays and make appropriate recommendations for improvements. Manage the Departmental Bid Evaluation and Adjudication Committees secretariat. Compile and analyse management reports from various strategic activities. Provide strategic report, advice and guidance to all responsibility managers to ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management regulations. Management of human resource related issues including the implementation and facilitation of adherence to policies and process in Acquisition Unit.

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