About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Deputy Director: Demand and Acquisition Management to join its team at the Head Office in Polokwane. This pivotal role focuses on managing the procurement of goods and services, ensuring that the department effectively meets its operational needs while adhering to supply chain regulations. By developing comprehensive procurement strategies and policies, this position plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery to the community.
As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the development of policies that influence procurement processes, ultimately aiming to build a robust framework that supports the department’s mission. This role is vital for fostering transparency and competitiveness in public procurement, which is essential in ensuring that resources are utilized effectively for the benefit of citizens.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to creating and maintaining infrastructure that serves the needs of South Africans while promoting sustainable development. It plays a crucial role in managing public assets and resources, facilitating job creation, and contributing to economic growth through its diverse projects. Working within this department means being part of a mission that directly impacts communities and enhances the quality of life for all citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and develop the goods and services procurement plan, ensuring alignment with Supply Chain Management regulations.
- Oversee the approval and communication of infrastructure procurement plans to relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive market assessments to inform purchasing strategies and supplier selection.
- Facilitate the registration and management of the supplier database, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Design and implement acquisition management policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead the bidding process, including compilation, distribution, and evaluation of bid documents.
- Manage human, financial, and physical resources, fostering a culture of performance management and capacity development.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12/Matric qualification and an NQF level 7 qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Financial Management.
- At least five years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, with three years at a junior management level.
- Valid driver’s license (exemptions apply for applicants with disabilities).
- Strong knowledge of Public Service Acts, regulations, and supply chain management procedures.
- Excellent strategic capability, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in communication, planning, organising, and conflict management.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Procurement/ SCM/Financial Management.Five years’ relevant experience within Supply Chain of which three (3) years must be at junior Management level (ASD).
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain, Management procedures.
Procurement Procedures.
PFMA.
DORA.
PPPFA.
Strategic capability and leadership.
Problem solving and analysis Decision making Team leadership Creativity Financial management Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer skills People management Planning and organising Conflict management.
Job Duties
Manage and develop the goods and services procurement plan: Develop Demand Management policy strategies and processes in line with the Supply Chain Management acts, regulations and directives, Manage and facilitate the approval of infrastructure procurement plan, Manage and communicate the procurement plan, Manage and monitor that is goods and services rendered according to the procurement plan, Manage and compile budget projection as per the departmental needs analysis.Manage and conduct market assessment: Develop and manage market analysis policy, strategies and processes, Develop a purchasing strategy for the department, Develop and conduct market assessment through: Benchmarking; Industry/ market analysis; Market characteristics; Sourcing strategy.
Manage supplier database: Facilitate registration of supplier database, Manage and liaise with CIDB about professionals/ contractor’s information, Manage the process of verifying supplier and professionals.
Manage the functional operation of the goods and services acquisition management: Manage, design and develop acquisition management policies processes and procedures, Compile operational/supply chain acquisition management plan and obtain approval, Manage the execution of the acquisition management plan, Monitor and review the acquisition management activities, Establish Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees.
Oversee the biding process: Compilation of bid documents and advertisements, Publishing of bid documents, Receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents, Processing of bid documents.
Manage and utilise resources (human, financial, & physical): Report on the utilisation of equipment’s, Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of subordinates, Provide capacity development of subordinates, Enhance and maintain subordinates motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management, Provide job description to subordinates, Manage division leave matters.
