Director: Public Procurement Norms and Standards at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To research, design, and support the development and implementation of the procurement regulatory framework, norms and standards at provincial and local spheres of government.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management or Bachelor or Commerce in Law, Bachelor of Commerce in Economics or Business Economics or Bachelor of Technology in Logistics;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in the supply chain environment.
• Knowledge and experience of the public sector SCM legislative and regulatory framework; and
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas
SCM Policy Development and Implementation: 

• Manage the research, development, and support implementation of the procurement regulatory framework, norms and standards at provincial and local spheres of government;
• Manage the research, development, and support implementation of the procurement regulatory framework, norms and standards including, but not limited to: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Procurement Act; Public Finance Management Act; Municipal Finance Management Act; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act; Any applicable regulatory framework; and 
• Develop the norms and standards, instructions and guidelines for implementation of the procurement regulatory framework for provincial and municipal spheres of government, including, but not limited to: Demand Management; Procurement Planning; Acquisition Management; Strategic Sourcing; Contract Management; Logistics Management; Disposal Management; Performance Management Reporting. 

Procurement regulatory framework: 

• Manage the research, design and development of a procurement framework for public entities, departments, government components applicable at provincial and local government that leads to improved government / stakeholder interface and ease of doing business with government, government policy, and strategic partners;
• Manage the research, development, and support implementation of government procurement policy, norms and standards that aligns with and is responsive to broad government policy objectives including but not limited to: Public Procurement Act Regulations; Treasury Regulations; Procurement norms and standards; Procurement risk management; Procurement policy performance indicators; Code of conduct for all persons involved in procurement at all spheres of government including suppliers; and
• Manage the research, development, and support implementation of government preferential procurement policies applicable at provincial and local spheres of government including but not limited to: Preferential procurement strategy and performance indicators for; Industrial Procurement Policies Transformation and black economic empowerment; Preferential procurement performance monitoring; Preferential procurement system. 

Procurement norms and standards: 

• Manage the research, development and implementation of supplier management framework as follows: Develop a code of conduct for all persons involved in procurement; Develop instructions and guidelines for implementation of the regulatory framework; Guide and provide technical support to procuring institutions on the interpretation and application of the regulatory framework; Guide procuring institutions on supplier restriction/ debarment procedures; and
• Research, develop and implement uniform bid documents including Procurement Specifications; Procurement Templates; Standard Operating Procedures. 

Procurement Continuous Improvement: 

• Perform research on best practices regarding procurement policy, norms and standards; and 
• Identify and recommend new and alternative solutions for procurement policy, norms and standards. 

Procurement Knowledge and Information Management: 

• Manage procurement policy, norms, and standards information; and 
• Manage and advise the content of procurement policies by other government institutions.

Closing Date: 17 November 2025