Assistant Director: Demand and Acquisition Management at Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME)

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management with at least 5 years’ experience in Demand and Acquisition of which 3 years should be at Senior Officer level in Demand and Acquisition Management. An NQF level 7 in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge requirements: Should have extensive knowledge Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and regulations. Knowledge of National Treasury SCM instruction notes and Circulars. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and its regulations.
• Competencies and skills: Must have good Presentation and problem-solving Skills. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. High level of analytical skills. Be able to engage with stakeholders. Personal Attributes: Ability to accept responsibility, and produce good quality of work. Must be a team player, flexible and reliable. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible to provide effective and efficient demand and acquisition management system within the Department. This entails ensuring approval and authorization of quotations, Request for Proposal (RFP) and tenders: Compile and submit monthly SCM reports to Deputy Director and ensure all quotations, RFP and tenders comply with SCM Policy, delegations and SCM legislations.
• Monitor and facilitate requests for quotation (RFQ), RFP and tenders: Monitor and update the SCM tracking tool, Ensuring RFQ, RFP and bid processes timeframes are aligned with the approved SCM charter and ensuring all Bid committees are convened for RFP and Tender process.
• Update policies and respond to audit queries and risk management: Provide inputs into the review of the SCM policy and Provide inputs into Internal audit report and queries.
• Compilation of SCM Reports: Compile monthly reports on the status of RFQ, RFPs and Tenders and HR Management: Develop and manage the implementation of SCM operational plans, provide continuous training, mentoring and supporting to sub-ordinates and Ensure staff discipline is managed.