Assistant Director - Supply Chain Management at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Applications should be in possession Grade 12 and appropriate Three- year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Management /Public Administration/Logistic Management or Purchasing Management with five (5) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should be on salary level seven(7) in all the areas of Supply Chain Management environment.
• Should have knowledge of the application of government and departmental policies in relation to all areas of Supply Chain Management. Knowledge of financial policies as guided by Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. knowledge of the Framework for Supply Chain Management and understanding of business functions and processes of government Supply chain management.
• Good interpersonal (Leadership and communication skills, financial and human resources management, planning and organising skills, analytical and innovating thinking, negotiation skills, change and diversity management including policy analysis and development as well as Quality 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 co-ordination skills. Have initiative and pay close attention to detail. Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel when required. Proven report writing skills. Proven computer literacy. Knowledge of SAP-SRM, Procurement integration and BAS.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the Acting: CEO and will be responsible for the following duties: Management of the procurement and payment sections. Ensure that request for orders are processed timeously in line with the department standards.
• Ensure that invoices are paid timeously in the with department standards. Ensure that the Supply Chain Management risk and the receiving and issuing sections are managed effectively. Assist with the authorization of orders and payments. Compile all the relevant reports relating to payments, procurement, and other relevant sections within your area of management and submit timeously as per departmental standards.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the bids and RFQ’s. Advice clients with respect to specification and terms of reference. Ensure that bidding processes are compliant to all relevant legislation including ensuring compliance to PPPFA and BBBEE. Compile relevant reports in relation to BBBEEE as per department standards.
• Serve as an advisor at bid evaluation and adjudication meetings. Monitor the implementation of contracts in relation to awarded tenders and or RFQ’s. Ensure timeous renewal of contracts and operating leases in line with the departmental standards. Compile relevant reports relating to bids, RFQ’s, contracts and operating leases as per departmental standards. Consolidation of the procurement plan of the department standards. Consolidation of the procurement plan of the department and develop a sourcing strategy. Monitor implementation of the procurement plan and ensure timeous reporting to relevant structures in line with departmental standards.
• Compile Monthly reports and accurate work statistics and maintenance thereof relating to the sections being managed. Ensure proper records management within the areas of responsibility. Provide function training to subordinates. Compile status reports on the performance. Provide general office support. Attending to enquiries and or queries

Closing Date : 03-07-2026