Assistant Director: SCM Capacity Building, Ref No. DOI 17/2025 R1 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to render a service with regard to capacity building among internal and external stakeholders. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management/Finance/Audit environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Design, develop and implement a comprehensive capacity-building program to strengthen acquisition and contract management skills across the organisation;
• Identify skills gaps and create targeted training materials, workshops and programs tailored to procurement, contract management, and supply chain management;
• Facilitate capacity building in SCM, by the rollout of training initiatives, collaborating with other departments to ensure programs are well integrated with existing processes and meet organizational goals;
• Manage, co-ordinate, monitor and facilitate the successful implementation of capacity building initiatives in SCM, by engaging with internal stakeholders across various departments to understand capacity-building needs, challenges, and opportunities within acquisition and contract management;
• Implement the supply chain management system by using data analytics and employee feedback to continually improve acquisition and contract management methodologies;
• Prepare reports for leadership on program impact, recommending adjustments to improve outcomes;
• Draft and implement departmental policies and standard operating procedures with reference to capacity building in SCM (Acquisition and Contract Management).

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Management; Planning and organising; Problem solving and decision making; Project mangement; Communication and information management; Team membership. 

Remuneration    

• R 468 459 - - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)