Deputy Director - Demand and Acquisition Management at Gauteng Department of Human Settlements

Requirements :

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience within Supply Chain Management environment at Assistant Director level.
• The candidate should have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate.
• Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement. 

Duties :

• Manage the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management. Manage, design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures. Inform, guide and advice departmental employees on demand management matters to promote correct implementation and sound demand management practices. Compile procurement plan and obtain approval. Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render SCM advisory services to the relevant committees.
• Oversee the appointment of bid committee members. Compile tender/quotation specifications as required. Determine whether specification for the relevant commodity exists, if not oversee the collection of information and compile specification/terms of reference. Oversee the bidding process. Manage compilation of bid documents and advertisements. Manage publishing of bid documents. Manage the receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents. Processing of bid documents. Monitor the database of approved suppliers.
• Oversee the coordination, compilation and submission of information for audit purposes. Oversee the compilation and timeous submission of audit related information. SCM Reporting. Compile reports and oversee the reporting on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports. Report on the execution of the procurement plan and other supply chain management administrative related activities. Management of sub-directorate. Maintenance of discipline.
• Management of performance and development. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Procurement and asset management. Plan and allocate work.