Assistant Director

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

DOI 18/2025 R1

Job Title

Assistant Director: Acquisition and Contract Management (2 posts available), Ref No. DOI 18/2025 R1

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Ms P Van Der Merwe

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render an acquisition and contract management services.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree equivalent or higher qualification; A minimum of 3 years experience in a Supply Chain Management/Finance/Audit environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage forms of bidding (competitive, limited, transversal and unsolicited) including policy. Perform the related activities to the functioning of the SCM committee system, inclusive of the secretariat service; Manage quotation procurement (written and verbal), emergency procurement and petty cash procurement; Manage forms of specialised procurement (consultants, IT, infrastructure/construction, roster, list of selected suppliers) policy, as well as managing the participating in contracts arranged by other organs of state policy; Facilitate, renew, extend and cancel contracts; Process contract amendments, contract breach and/or disputes and administer contract negotiations; Monitor and report on contracts and collate data for contract performance and relations.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to Supply Chain Management; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines; SCM Regulations, practice notes, circulars, policy frameworks; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations. Skills needed: Communication & Information management; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy; Project management; Planning and orgainising; Problem-solving and decision-making; Team membership.

Remuneration

R R per annum(Salary Level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded interms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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