Deputy Director: Demand Management

Overview

Deputy Director: Demand Management at the Mpumalanga Department of Health, responsible for developing procurement frameworks and consolidated procurement plans at the provincial office in Mbombela.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an undergraduate relevant qualification (NQF Level 7) in Finance / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Management Accounting / Logistics / Public Administration / Public Management / Financial Management as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience at supervisory / management level (ASD).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge: Supply Chain Framework.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework.
• Departmental policies and procedures.
• Project Management.
• General management.
• Strategic management. PFMA. PPPPFA.
• Treasury Regulations.
• Skills: Leadership. Negotiating. Facilitation.
• Computer literacy. Presentation. Innovative. Analytical.
• Verbal and written communication.

Duties

Develop and implement demand management frameworks and strategies, Ensure the consolidation of the procurement requirements from programmes in line with the strategic plan of the department timeously, Ensure a consolidated procurement plan for goods and services with critical delivery dates and the approval thereof on time and submission to Provincial Treasury, Manage the implementation of Central Supplier Database; facilitation of bid specification committee meetings; review and manage policies, instruction notes and supply chain performance; monitor, analyse and implement SCM policies and National Treasury instruction notes, Review and implement sourcing strategy, Ensure sound governance and improved compliance with supply chain management reporting requirement.

How to apply

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts advertised on the Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026, the posts of Professional Nurse Grade 1 (PN-A2): With Midwifery (Amajuba Memorial Hospital, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1080 and Senior Administrative Officer: Salary Administration (Matikwana Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1062 with the closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts have been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS