Deputy Director: Procurement

Overview

Deputy Director: Procurement managing demand, acquisition, logistics and contract administration for the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in Pretoria.

Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management, or Finance with at least 6 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management of which 3 years must be at Middle Management (ASD) level.
• Competencies & Skills: Excellent financial skills, supervisory and operational management skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good communication & report writing skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Knowledge requirements: Working knowledge of LOGIS and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Microsoft Excel) are essential.
• In-depth knowledge of the legislative environment applicable to government supply chain management process and the development, implementation and monitoring of related policies and procedures.
• Personal Attributes: Must be client orientated and customer focused, solution orientated and able to work under stressful situations.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to prioritize work in a high- pressure environment.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the Sub-directorate, Demand and Acquisition Management, Logistics Management and Contract Administration in support of providing procurement services to the Department.
• This entails managing the functional operation of the Sub-directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management.
• Oversee RFQ and the bidding processes: Compilation of bid documents and advertisements.
• Publishing of bid documents.
• Contribute to compilation of Interim and Annual Financial Statements.
• Attend and respond to SCM related audit findings, and develop an Audit Action Plans and ensure its implementation.
• Ensure effective Contract Administration, Logistics and Warehouse Management, and Payment of suppliers within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
• Manage and supervise employees to ensure an effective acquisition management service and undertake all administrative functions required with regard to financial and HR administration: Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• Maintenance of discipline and Management of performance and development of Sub-directorate staff.

How to apply

can also be emailed to: Recruitment35@dpme.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms BX Sebuyana Tel No: (012) 312-0462

Notes

The relevant reference number must be quoted on all applications. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance. Applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 accompanied by a comprehensive CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. The DPME is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) Failure to submit the above information will result in the application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Reference checks will be done during the selection process. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by DPME. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records. 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. For salary levels 11 to 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The DPME reserves the right to utilise practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The DPME also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates are required to use the new Z83 (Application for employment) that is implemented with effect from 1 January 2021. A copy can be downloaded on the website of the Department of Public Service & Administration (DPSA) at www.dpsa.gov.za OTHER POSTS