Deputy Director - Demand and Acquisition

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**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director in Demand and Acquisition within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) environment at the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements. The position involves managing the functional operations of demand and acquisition, including policy development, procurement planning, bid committee management, and overseeing the entire bidding process. **What you will do** * Manage the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management. * Manage, design, and develop demand and acquisition management policies, processes, and procedures. * Compile procurement plan and obtain approval. * Set up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication, and Bid Specification Committees and render SCM advisory services to the relevant committees. * Oversee the appointment of bid committee members. * Compile tender/quotation specifications as required. * Oversee the bidding process. * Manage compilation of bid documents and advertisements. * Manage publishing of bid documents. * Manage the receipt, closing, and opening of bid documents. * Process bid documents. * Monitor the database of approved suppliers. * Oversee the coordination, compilation, and submission of information for audit purposes. * Compile reports and oversee the reporting on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports. * Report on the execution of the procurement plan and other supply chain management administrative related activities. * Management of sub-directorate. * Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. * Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. * Compile and submit all required administrative reports. * Plan and allocate work. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management. * A minimum of 3-5 years' experience at Assistant Director level within the SCM environment. * Knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate. * Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement. * **COMPETENCIES**: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity. * **PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**: Good written and verbal communication, Self-motivated, Work well under pressure, Good Interpersonal skills, Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team, Reliable and Responsible, Positive attitude. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess an NQF level 7 undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, complemented by 3-5 years of experience at the Assistant Director level within an SCM environment. Applicants must have comprehensive knowledge of Public Service prescripts and performance management frameworks, coupled with demonstrated strategies for performance improvement. Essential competencies include strong strategic capability, leadership, people management, project management, financial management, change management, problem-solving, client orientation, service delivery innovation, honesty, and integrity. Furthermore, candidates should exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, self-motivation, the ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills, a supportive nature, reliability, responsibility, and a positive attitude. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-demand-and-acquisition-department-of-human-settlements Source: myjobmag

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