Deputy Director: Contract Management

Overview

Deputy Director for Contract Management at the Department of Human Settlements in Johannesburg, overseeing contract administration, SCM processes, and supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Administration or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level in contract management / SCM environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s License.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Time Management skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Strategic leadership and policy development experience.
• Advanced knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and SCM frameworks.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Computer Literacy.

Duties

• Manage, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration.
• Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval.
• Maintain proper relationship with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery of goods/services.
• Manage the coordination, review and monitoring of contract compliance.
• Identify and implement a risk management plan for the directorate.
• Drive SAP Automation and Effective System Management for Contract Administration.
• Lead the implementation, optimisation and automation of SAP processes within Contract Management.
• Oversee integration of contract management processes with SAP to improve data integrity, compliance and audit readiness.
• Monitor system-generated reports to track contract performance, commitments and expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to system controls, governance frameworks and audit requirements within SAP.
• Management of Sub- Directorate resources and personnel.
• Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered.
• Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
• Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

How to apply

Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Enquiries: Ms. Alinah Mogaswa at 072 313 8052

Notes

Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply. Requirement of applications: No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov. za/training course/sms pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency- based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). OTHER POSTS