Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management
Western Cape Department Of Economic Development And Tourism
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 – R573 897 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management, referenced as DEDAT 28/2026, within the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government. The position offers a salary range of R487,197 to R573,897 per annum (Level 09). It involves overseeing key supply chain management functions within the department. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Performing the functional operation regarding Acquisition and Logistics Management. * Performing the functional operation regarding Demand Management. * Performing the functional operation regarding Contract Management. * Providing Human Resource and Financial Management. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma) equivalent or higher. * A minimum of 3 years Supply Chain Management experience at supervisory level. * **Knowledge of the following:** * Human resources management function * Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector * Provincial policy development processes * Financial management processes * Strategic sourcing and Preferential Procurement/BEE * Procurement activities * Procurement policies, procedures, and contract management * Client needs, planning and organising interpretation of policy matters * Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions) * SCM Systems (Syspro, Logis, Integrated Procurement System, Basic Accounting System) * **Skills in the following:** * Numeracy * Computer Literacy * Language skills * Economic * Financial Analysis * Problem-solving * Team-building and strong interpersonal * Presentation * Project management * Communication (verbal and written) * Planning, organising and people-management * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Ability to work under pressure and to cope with high workload **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role is an individual holding a relevant NQF Level 7 tertiary qualification or higher, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management. The candidate should possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources and financial management functions, public sector constitutional and legal frameworks, provincial policy development, strategic sourcing, procurement activities, and SCM systems. Essential skills include numeracy, computer literacy, language skills, economic and financial analysis, problem-solving, strong interpersonal and team-building abilities, presentation, project management, and effective verbal and written communication. The candidate must also be capable of planning, organising, people-management, working independently, as part of a team, and under pressure with a high workload. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-economic-development-and-tourism-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Project management
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