Assistant Director: Demand Management
Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The Department of Public Works And Infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Director for Demand Management for their Gqeberha Regional Office. This role is an Assistant Director position (REF NO: 2026/364) with a salary of R487,197 per annum. The primary function of this role is to manage and coordinate the demand and acquisition processes within the Supply Chain Management unit, ensuring the proper administration of regional procurement plans and compliance with relevant prescripts. **What you will do** * Coordinate the compiling of the Regional Procurement Plan and ensure its proper administration and coordination. * Ensure proper coordination of drafting terms of reference/specifications. * Provide support to line functions for the approved initiation of the procurement process. * Manage the nomination of suppliers from pre-approved panels for Request For Quotations (RFQ) for all compliant user requests within 3 working days of receipt. * Consolidate and submit quarterly reports on procurement plan execution. * Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) prescripts and processes in line with the procurement strategy. * Determine whether specifications should contain any special conditions. * Coordinate Bid Specification Committees. * Ensure full administration of Bid Specification Committee. * Supervise and compile tender/quotation specifications as required. * Compile and publish requests for quotations and bids as required. * Supervise employees to ensure an effective demand management service. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Auditing, or a similar related qualification. * Relevant years of working experience in Supply Chain Management Demand and/or Supply Chain Management Acquisition, of which relevant years working experience must be on a supervisory level in Demand and/or Acquisition Management. * Experience in Infrastructure Procurement Demand or Acquisition Management will serve as an added advantage. * A valid Driver’s license. * Thorough knowledge and understanding of government procurement systems and relevant legislation related to Supply Chain Management; Public Finance Management Act; monitoring and evaluation theory and methodology; monitoring and evaluation systems. * Good verbal and written communication skills; basic numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; problem-solving skills; decision-making skills; ability to work under stressful situations; ability to communicate at all levels; ability to work independently. * Willingness to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements. * Must possess the following skills: Presentation, report writing, numeracy, communication, and problem-solving. * Computer literate. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a candidate who holds a minimum NQF Level 06 tertiary qualification or a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Auditing, or a related field. Applicants must possess relevant supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management Demand and/or Acquisition, preferably with experience in government procurement and infrastructure procurement. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act, and strong skills in communication (verbal, written, presentation, report writing), numeracy, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal relations. The role requires computer literacy, the ability to work independently under stress, and a willingness to adapt work schedules. A valid driver's license is essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-364 Source: govpage
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