Assistant Director: Demand Management REF NO: 38/2026/2027 at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director in Demand Management within the North West Department of Community Safety & Transport Management. The department's mission is to provide effective coordination of crime prevention initiatives, provincial police oversight, traffic management, and road safety towards a more secure environment. The Assistant Director will contribute to this mission by managing demand within the department's supply chain processes. **What you will do** * Conduct total needs assessment within the Department. * Manage implementation of the Central Supplier Database. * Conduct market, industry, and commodity analysis and compile reports for approval. * Conduct training for all end-users regarding the compilation of Demand and Procurement Plans for the Department. * Compile memos to all End Users for the submission of annual needs. * Manage needs assessment performance in accordance with the framework. * Compile, develop, and maintain the Demand Management and Procurement Plan for the Department. * Implement the Demand Management Plan and Procurement Plan for the Department. * Implement Departmental Supply Chain Management policies and all legislative frameworks governing Supply Chain Management. * Ensure the determination of specification requirements are linked to the Strategic Plan and budget of the Department. * Serve on the Specification committee. * Manage Key Performance Areas of team members. * Be involved in the budget projection of the unit. * Compile Bid files for all procurement plan projects. * Compile progress reports on procurement plans on a monthly and quarterly basis. * Perform any task delegated by the supervisor. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric/Grade 12 and an appropriate three (3) year National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics Management, or Financial Management. * A minimum of 5 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management. * Three years of Supply Chain Management experience at a supervisory level in demand management. * Valid Driver’s licence. * **Knowledge:** * Knowledge of legislation/Acts governing SCM (PPPFA, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations). * Knowledge of and experience in the application of the legislative framework governing SCM in the public service environment, procurement business, and ability to manage demand system and controls. * Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles and application thereof. * Knowledge of Public Service Regulations Act. * **Skills And Competencies:** * Advanced computer literacy and leadership abilities. * Interpersonal skill, written and verbal communication, and conflict resolution skill. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Sound analytical/innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. * Computer literacy. * Strong planning and coordination abilities. * Ability to work under pressure and extended hours to meet deadline dates. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a qualified professional with a Matric/Grade 12 and an appropriate three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or Financial Management. They should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, with at least 3 years at a supervisory level specifically in demand management. A valid driver’s license is mandatory. The applicant must demonstrate strong knowledge of SCM legislation relevant to the public service (PPPFA, PFMA, Treasury Regulations), Batho Pele Principles, and the Public Service Regulations Act. Essential skills include advanced computer literacy, leadership, excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, analytical thinking, innovation, problem-solving, and strong planning and coordination abilities, with a proven capacity to work under pressure and extended hours to meet deadlines. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-demand-management-ref-no-38-2026-2027-north-west-department-of-community-safety-transport-management Source: myjobmag

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