Assistant Director: Bids and Contract Administration
Department of Basic Education
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 06 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Bids and contracts role at the Department of Basic Education, Pretoria
- 3-year qualification (NQF 6) in public admin, supply chain or procurement
- 3 years in supply chain at supervisory level
- Experience in bids and acquisition management
- R487 197 a year
How to apply
Apply by email
How to apply: Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application HR@dbe.gov.za in PDF format. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/05, ref DBE/77/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Email: HR@dbe.gov.za
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Branch: Finance and Administration Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Requirements:
The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics; A Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management at supervisory level; Experience in Bids Management and Acquisition Management; Knowledge of procurement policies, regulations and relevant legislations governing the Bids Administration and Acquisitions Management; Communication skills (Verbal and Written), Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook ); Ability to work as a team; Good interpersonal relations; Ability to solve problems; Attention to details and excellent numeric skills.
Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Acquisition process effectively; Attending and advising during the Bid Specification Committee (BSC) or Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) meetings; Attending and responding to the audit findings; Providing secretariat function and support to the BSC and BEC; Compiling submissions after the BAC has made recommendations to the Director General; Compiling the bid committees reports; Compiling the monthly reports; Administering contracts’ compliance; Assisting the Deputy Director by providing Secretariat function and support to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC); Drafting letters to Bidders informing them about the outcome of the bid after the finalisation of the bidding process; Facilitating the finalisation of the contracts/SLA in consultation with Legal Services; Facilitating and ensuring that payments of Suppliers Service Providers are done within 30 days; Notifying the Suppliers Service providers/ Contractors regularly on the status or expiry of contracts; Updating the Commitment Register when payments are processed; Coordinating and monitoring the Contracts; Ensuring proper record keeping of all contracts and relevant documentations; Reviewing modifications, extensions and contract close-out documents for further action; Performing any other work as related duties by the managers. Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.
Notes:
The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Enquiries: Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291
Reference number: DBE/77/2026