Director: Demand and Acquisition Management at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Financial Management / Public Management / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Management / BCom in Accounting (NQF Level 7). Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS).
• Job-related work experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the Supply Chain Management field. Job related knowledge: Supply Chain Management Framework. Knowledge of corporate governance issues. Knowledge of Public Service environment. PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
• Job-related skills: Leadership skills. Computer skills. Management skills. Project management skills. Communication skills (Verbal and written). Conflict resolution skills. Excellent facilitation skills. Public speaking skills/presentation skills. Negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure. Meeting deadlines. A valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Manage demand services: Coordinate the compilation, consolidation and monitoring of the Demand Management Plan. Compile the procurement plan for submission. Conduct market analysis for the department. Administer all deviations from prescribed acquisition management processes. Administer the reporting of deviations from the procurement plan to the relevant authorities. Render acquisition services: Administer all acquisition management processes. Administer the compilation of all reports and submissions to the relevant stakeholders.
• Administer procurement processes: Administer procurement of all infrastructure-related processes. Administer procurement of all goods and services processes. Administer procurement of all IT related procurement. Administer the secretariat functions of procurement committees such as Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee.