Deputy Director: Contract Management at Free State Department: Public Works and Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in finance, commerce, accounting, supply chain management, law or public management / administration. 3 years related contract management experience at supervisory / management Level (ASD).

DUTIES :

• To manage the sub-directorate: contract management. To develop, review, and implement a contract administration service through the monitoring, reporting, and execution of amendments, additions, adjustments, variations and addenda to contracts. Manage the functional operation of the Sub directorate: Supply Chain Contract Management.
• Manage, undertake and review the monitoring, analyses and determination of actions to ensure proper contract administration. Administer variations to contracts. Evaluate applications for price adjustments and invoke penalty clauses. Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancellations and develop proposals for approval. Undertake dispute resolution and ensure that all documentation is prepared and available to resolve disputes.
• Maintain proper relationship with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery of goods/services. Manage the coordination, review and monitoring of contract compliance and determine whether product/services are delivered at the right time, of the right quantity, right products, right place, right conditions, right quality and right price according to the contract. Undertake the management of all administrative functions required with regard to financial and HR administration. Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development.
• Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Plan and allocate work. Quality control of work delivered by employees.