Assistant Director - Acquisition Management

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected].

NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.

It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management/Purchasing Management, Public Administration qualifications or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7. Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of supply chain management experience at a supervisory level. Skills: A valid driver’s licence.

Management of resources, supervisory skills with strong leadership qualities. Advance knowledge in acquisition management. Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to work under pressure. The incumbent should be self-driven, creative, innovative, flexible, and highly motivated. Excellent coordination skills; ability to work in a team environment.

Client service oriented. Have initiative and pay close attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the written and verbal ability to interact with people at all levels.

Excellent writing and communication skills, ability to manage and plan, as well as advanced computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, and MS. Outlook). Training knowledge and skills.

Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management in the Public Sector. Communication and Interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills, Computer skills, Numeracy skills, Analytical skills, Client-oriented, Commitment, Integrity, Loyal, Team Leadership, Presentation skills, Planning, and Organizing. Understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, BBBEE Act, Competition Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, and all other related Practice Notes.

Coordinate, review, and execute the bidding process. Provide secretariat services to the Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee (including obtaining approval). Compile bid documents and publish tender invitations.

Receive and open bid documents. Coordinate, review, and compile the list of prospective providers for quotations. Compile terms of reference to invite service providers for an expression of interest.

Receive, evaluate, and adjudicate the expressions of interest. Compile a database of approved suppliers. Coordinate, review, and source quotations from the database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury.

Supervise employees to ensure an effective acquisition management service and undertake all administrative functions required for financial and HR administration. General Supervision of employees. Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.

Advise and lead supervisees about all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct, and discipline of supervisees. Ensure all supervisees are trained and developed to deliver work to the required standard efficiently and effectively.

Develop, implement, and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning. Performance Management and work allocation. Ensure effective monitoring and control over financial resources and provide inputs.

Mr. N. Poponi / Email - [email protected]