Assistant Director: Sourcing And Supplier Development

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Sourcing And Supplier Development within the Supply Chain Management Directorate of the Gauteng Department Of Co-Operative Governance And Traditional Affairs. The position is based in Johannesburg and offers a salary of R487 197 per annum, plus benefits. The primary focus of the role is on managing sourcing processes and supplier development within the department, ensuring adherence to public service legislative frameworks. **What you will do** * Ensure the updating of suppliers’ database on an ongoing basis. * Ensure the registering of suppliers on departmental supplier database. * Administer the updating of existing information of suppliers on database. * Administer and maintaining effective systems and procedures for suppliers registration and accreditation. * Ensure that goods are procured in line with PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations and Supply Chain Management Guidelines to Accounting Officers. * Ensure the implementation of and adherence to policies and procedures. * Ensure the submission of approved tender specifications (pack) to GDF for advertising on e-Tender Portal and Government Tender Bulletin. * Conduct briefing sessions. * Guide role players on policy and procedures during the tendering processes. * Present SCM processes or background of the tender to the Bid Evaluation Committee members. * Facilitate all bid committees. * Ensure the preparation of BSC, BEC and BAC minutes. * Ensure preparation of submissions to the Adjudication Committee. * Ensure proper management and facilitation of tender processes. * Ensure the preparation and coordination of all Public Adjudication Committee processes. * Presenting Tender and Sourcing processes to end-users. * Compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual report on tenders to management and Provincial Treasury. * Administer the invitation of quotations from the suppliers listed on the database. * Oversee the obtaining of quotations. * Ensure that goods and services are obtained from the suppliers who score the highest points according to the PPPFA. * Administer and maintain all records in respect of Requests for Quotations (RFQ). * Communicate and save information about unreliable service providers. * Interacting with CIPRO/DTI and National Treasury. * Advice service providers on steps to follow to comply with the Departmental requirements. * Facilitate the approval in respect of the awarding of quotations. * Supervise the regular verification of VAT registrations and preferential point system. * Identify, assess, and prioritize risks of different projects within the supply chain. * Measure, analyse, and manage the performance of a supplier. * Ensure that supplier performance evaluation and reports are completed for proper management of contracts. * Ensuring that a vendor adequately performs a contracted service. * Monitor contract and commitment registers to ensure that the service providers are not under/ overpaid. * Check that BAC (Bid Adjudication Committee) agendas are compiled correctly. * Manage the distribution of agendas and minutes to all members at least on the two days prior to the meetings. * Check and ensure that minutes of the meetings are correctly taken and clients are informed in writing of the outcome. * Act as advisor to the adjudication evaluation panels. * Arrange ad hoc meeting. * Ensure the recording of deliberations of the meetings. * Management of staff performance. * Management of leave plan. * Management of staff training and development. * Coordinate activities of the division. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in acquisition and contract management environment. * **Competencies:** * Knowledge and understanding of tender and contract management legislative framework in the Public Service. * Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and other SCM Legislation. * Knowledge of Department’s procedures on tenders and contracts administration. * Ability to work in a highly-pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. * Thorough understanding of policy formulation and co-ordination. * Analytical Skills. * Project Management Skills. * Report writing skills. * Communication Skills. * Problem solving skills. * Conflict management skills. * Interpersonal Skills. * Planning and Organizing skills. * Leadership Skills. * Coordination Skills. * Contract management skills. * Tender management skills. * Team working. * Supervision. * Problem Solving and Analysis. * Staff Development. * Financial Management and Procedures. * Budgeting Processes. * Policies, procedures and legislations. * Planning and co-ordinating. * A valid driver’s license. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, coupled with 3-5 years of experience in acquisition and contract management, preferably within a public service context. Applicants should possess a strong understanding of public sector supply chain legislative frameworks (PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations) and departmental procedures for tenders and contracts. Essential competencies include analytical thinking, project management, report writing, communication, problem-solving, conflict management, and leadership. The candidate must be able to thrive in a high-pressure environment, demonstrate urgency in meeting deadlines, and have a thorough grasp of policy formulation. Experience in staff management, supplier database administration, and coordinating various bid committee processes is also crucial. A valid driver's license is a mandatory requirement. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-co-operative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057048 Source: govpage

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