Director: Governance and Demand Management, Ref No. TPW 69/2022 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference through establishing, developing, implementing frameworks for planning, compliance, performance management, capacity building, governance control and a system for rendering demand management services.  This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in Financial Accounting/ Supply Chain Management/ Commerce/ Law focusing specifically on Commercial Law and the Law of Contracts/ Economics/ Infrastructure;
• A minimum of 6 years middle-management experience on a strategic level in a Supply Chain Management and Governance and Demand Management or related environment;
• A valid driving licence; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation    

• Working experience in policy, processes and procedure writing.

Key Performance Areas    

• Develop policies for Supply Chain Management (SCM) inclusive of BBBEE; develop and implement frameworks for SCM including Risk Management, monitoring of compliance, fraud prevention in SCM and governance controls for SCM;
• Develop and implement a Capacity Building Strategy for SCM in the department;
• Develop performance assessment mechanisms for the SCM System, inclusive of people, technology, policies and processes, risk and governance controls and ensure the continuous assessment of the supply chain;
• Develop and implement strategies for Strategic Commodities in the department using Strategic Sourcing principles;
• Develop and implement appropriate and fit for purpose procurement strategies for all general commodities and the compilation of an annual procurement plan; Generate management reports to inform responsible purchasing decisions, transparency and accountability;
• Ensure regular assessment of commodities; establish, develop and implement the Infrastructure Procurement Standards and Western Cape Infrastructure Delivery Management System (WCIDMS) for the Department and coordinate the function for the Western Cape Government;
• Ensure efficient and effective oversight and management for all financial resources/ aspects of the Chief Directorate and all performance requirements as related to the PFMA and corporate governance; Management of human resources; Strategic Capability and leadership.

Competencies    

• Working knowledge of the following: Management principles; HRM processes; Labour relations; Financial Management; Empowerment (SMME, Broad based BEE, Women and Disability);
• Capacity Building; Project Management; Community facilitation;
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources;  Legislation and regulatory requirements, policies and standards;

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Capability and leadership,
• People Management and Empowerment,
• Programme and Project Management,
• Financial Management and Change Management;
• Appling technology; Budgeting and Financial Management;
• Continuous improvement; Diversity Management;  
• Human resource planning; Problem solving;
• Sound budgeting; Facilitation;
• Presentation; Network and building bonds; Project Management.

Remuneration    

• All–inclusive salary package of R 1 073 087 per annum (salary level 13).