Assistant Director: Acquisitions

Directorate: Good and Services Sub-Directorate: Acquisition and Contract Management

Requirements:
An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management or Finance. A minimum of 3 years Supply Chain experience, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, knowledge of the department Strategy, knowledge of the SCM and procedures, in depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management Skills: Communication, computer literacy, analytical, presentation and report writing. Attributes: Team player, able to work independently, professional, confidential, ability to work under pressure and quality driven.

Duties:
Provide secretariat services to the Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee (includes obtaining approval). Compile bid documents. Publish tender invitations. Receive and open bid documents. Compile terms of reference to invite service providers for an expression of interest. Coordinate, review and source quotations from database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury. Receive, evaluate and adjudicate the expressions of interest. Compile a database of approved suppliers. Supervise employees. Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees. Advise and lead supervises with regard to all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118

Reference number: REFS/056898