Assistant Director: Demand Management REF NO: 2026/364

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**Overview** This document outlines the details for the Assistant Director: Demand Management role, Reference No: 2026/364, advertised by the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. The position is situated at the Gqeberha Regional Office and carries a salary of R487 197 per annum. The role focuses on managing and coordinating demand and acquisition processes within the department. **What you will do** * Coordinating the compiling Regional Procurement Plan and ensure proper administration and coordination of approved Procurement Plan. Ensure proper coordination of drafting terms of reference/specification. * Provide support to line function for the approved initiation of the procurement process. Manage the nominations of suppliers of pre-approved panels for RFQ for all compliant user request within 3 working days of receipt. * Consolidate and submit the quarterly reports of procurement plan Execution. Ensure that SCM prescripts, processes are complied with 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 request for quotations and bids as required. Supervise employees to ensure an effective demand management service. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification NQF Level 06/ National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Procurement or Finance or Auditing or 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 serves 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. * Willing 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** Candidates should possess a minimum NQF Level 6/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Auditing, or a similar related qualification. They must have relevant working experience in Supply Chain Management Demand and/or Acquisition, with a portion of this experience at a supervisory level in these fields. Experience in Infrastructure Procurement Demand or Acquisition Management is considered an advantage. Applicants must hold a valid Driver’s license and demonstrate thorough knowledge of government procurement systems, relevant Supply Chain Management legislation, the Public Finance Management Act, and monitoring and evaluation theory and systems. Essential skills include good verbal and written communication, basic numeracy, advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, problem-solving, decision-making, presentation, and report writing abilities, along with computer literacy. The ideal candidate should be willing to adapt their work schedule, be able to work under stressful situations, and communicate effectively at all levels. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-demand-management-ref-no-2026-364-department-of-public-works-dpw Source: myjobmag

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