Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management (Level 9) at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• National Diploma/Degree (SAQA recognized qualification, NQF level 6/7) in one of the following: - Public Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing Management, or Financial/Business Management.
• Three (3) year’s supervisory experience on level 7/8 in Supply Chain Management Environment. Transversal systems such as SAP, SRM, IMS, Computer Literacy: Ms. Office Software. Valid driver’s licence (min code B)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING, AND COMPETENCE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Public Service, Acts, Policies, and Regulations. Sound knowledge and understanding of Policies, and procedures governing supply chain management in the public service sector. Expert knowledge of the legislation and policy imperatives informing the area of operation. Strong Interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and problem solving. Very high levels of accuracy and extensive analytical skills. Good planning and organization ability. Effective Communication, Negotiation, and Influencing skills. Coaching and Developing people skills that staff are trained. Knowledge of budgeting processes.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for three (3) SCM sections Demand, Acquisition and contract management. (key result areas/outputs): Effectively supervise and control all activities of SCM services within the Forensic Medical Services to ensure compliance with SCM policies and regulations. Monitor compliance with the SCM delegations and procedures for control of inherent risks.
• Ensure that the acquisition of goods services through quotations or tender and adjudication of requests are done in line with Forensic Medical Services Annual Demand Plan and SCM prescripts. Ensure timeous preparation of SCM documents for adjudication. analyse monthly reports related to Supply Chain Management.
• Develop and Implement SCM policies and procedures. Develop systems, to enable Supply Chain Management to function effectively and efficiently. Ensure that components perform in accordance with key strategic objectives. Ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources allocated to the unit. Interpret SCM policies and circulars to ensure proper implementation thereof. Manage sourcing of suppliers using CSD Compile a database of approved suppliers, coordinate all contract Management processes and Manage Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) with suppliers and service providers. update management on SCM new correspondences and advise management accordingly.
• The Assistant Director: SCM is responsible for drawing up the Procurement plan (Demand management plan) in conjunction with the Finance Manager. Identify risks in SCM and develop and implement mitigation mechanisms. Ensure that quality health care and restoration of dignity to clients is achieved by ensuring that SCM provides the necessary support. Ensure that SCM is carried out within the allocated budget.
• Identify SCM risks and implement appropriate mitigation mechanisms within the Institution. Provide advice in respect of SCM aspects. Ensure that GRV are captured within stipulated time and that IMS is timeously cleared, Release shopping cards on the SRM system. Partake in in Quotation Acquisition Committee (QAC). Supervise employees: contract and supervise employees, allocate duties, advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. manage performance

Closing Date : 29-06-2026