Assistant Director: Demand Management REF NO: 32/2026/2027 at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric/Grade 12 and an appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain Management (SCM) Logistics Management / Financial Management. A minimum of 5 years work experience in Supply Chain Management. Three-year Supply Chain Management on supervisory level. Valid Driver’s licence.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Walker financial management system/ BAS, knowledge of legislative framework governing SCM. procurement business and ability to manage demand system and controls. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles and application thereof. Knowledge of public service regulations Act.
• Skills And Competencies: Advanced computer literate and leadership abilities, interpersonal skill, written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skill. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, sound analytical / innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy. Strong planning and coordination abilities. Ability to work under pressure and extended hours so as to meet the deadline dates. Knowledge and application of legislative frame works that governs Supply Chain Management in the Public Service environment. 

DUTIES :

• Conduct total needs assessment within the Department. Manage implementation of Central Supplier Data Base. Conduct market, industry and commodity analysis and compile report for approval. Conduct trainings to all end users in relation to compilation of Demand and Procurement Plans for the Department.
• Compile memo to all End Users for submission of annual needs. Manage needs assessment performance in accordance with the framework. Compile Demand Management and Procurement Plan for the Department. Develop and maintain Demand Management and Procurement Plan for the Department. Implement Demand Management Plan and Procurement Plan for the Department.
• Implement Departmental Supply Chain Management policies, all legislative framework governing Supply Chain Management. Ensure the determination of specifications requirement are linked to the strategic Plan and budget of the Department. Perform membership position in Specification committee meetings.
• Manage Key performance areas of team members. Be involved in the budget projection of the unit. Compile Bid files for all procurement plan projects. Compile report progress of procurement plan on monthly and quarterly basis. Perform any task delegated by the supervisor.