Deputy Director: Demand and Acquisition Management (Ref No: CFO03/2026) at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five years (5) years’ experience in Demand and Acquisition Management of which three (3) years should be at an entry/ junior level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of demand and acquisition management, procurement and business practices. Ability to establish and manage demand and acquisition management systems and controls.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation.
• Knowledge of HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations and dealing with conflict. Assist in career planning and effective deployment of personnel. Ability to control and manage the acquisition of services and acquisition of the department.
• Sufficient knowledge of specific computer software packages and efficient use of associated hardware.
• Knowledge of Government budgeting processes; Risk management; Public Service financial legislative frameworks; Contract management; Financial Management; Risk management; PFMA; Departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Advanced skills in policy formulation; Advanced skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking; negotiation skills; Good interpersonal relations; Stakeholder engagement; Public Relations; Financial Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work long hours voluntarily; Ability to gather and analyse information; Ability to work individually and in team; Creativity Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.