• Reference Number : refs/049766
• Directorate : Supply Chain Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 317 384 per annum
• Enquiries : Ms M Skosana Tel: (011) 227 0069

Requirements :

• Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Purchasing Administration/ Management. A valid Code B driver’s licence. A minimum 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level within the Supply Chain Environment. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Department’s Constitutional mandate, experience and working knowledge of The Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Act and Regulations, and other SCM related legislative frameworks. Knowledge, skills and experience in Demand Management and Customer Care, tender and contract management, logistics and disposal services, asset management, risk management related to SCM functions and financial management.

Duties :

• Manage the provision of tender and contract management, manage SCM demand planning services, Plan and coordinate forecasted demand plans of all business units, Perform resources planning, supply sourcing, negotiation, order placement, Manage the provision of Procurement, Link the departmental procurement needs to the strategic plan, manage the establishment and maintenance of the supplier database, manage the distribution of goods and services ,Monitor and ensure that vendors deliver in accordance with orders, Guide Markert analysis and research to establish availability of suppliers for specific commodities in the market and distribution of services. Manage the provision of Asset Management Services, manage loss control services, manage the issuing of Purchase Orders, manage the maintenance of assets register, manage the compilation and submission of asset, disposal and loss control reports to relevant approval authority for actioning. Manage the development and review of SCM Policies, develop and implement SCM monitoring and evaluation systems, ensure compliance to SCM processes and regulations, develop SMME Supplier Development Programme and monitor, manage and report on SMME supplier performance. Manage Resources, perform strategic and operational planning, oversee the administrative support functions, perform people, financial and asset management functions.

Notes :

• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

Employer : Department of Social Development

Location : HEAD OFFICE

Closing Date : 22-06-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.