ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

This Assistant Director: Acquisition Management post is located in the Logistics and Asset Management directorate in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role is a supervisory-level position within the acquisition management environment, responsible for overseeing the quotation unit and ensuring that the department’s supply chain management processes are efficient, compliant and strategically sound. The incumbent will manage standard operating procedures, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure that all activities align with the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and departmental SCM policies. The position also involves providing training to personnel, monitoring internal controls, and managing the administration of the quotation unit. As part of a broader team, the Assistant Director will contribute to data collection and analysis of supplier categories, identify key suppliers and industry fragmentation, and coordinate bids and quotations management with the National Treasury, including reporting on discrepancies.

To be considered, applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Financial Management, Logistics, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management or a related equivalent qualification. At least three years of experience at a supervisory level in an acquisition management environment is required, along with a valid driver’s licence. The role demands solid knowledge of the PFMA, the Supply Chain Management Framework, Treasury Regulations, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and departmental SCM procedures and policy. In terms of skills, the successful candidate will need leadership and management ability, computer literacy, project management skills, strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work within a team.

The duties are wide-ranging and include managing and implementing standard operating procedures in the quotation unit, developing and implementing sourcing strategies, and ensuring adherence to SCM delegation and policy. The incumbent will provide training for personnel when required, monitor internal control measures for compliance, and manage quotation unit administration. Other responsibilities include contributing to data collection and analysis of supplier categories, identifying industry fragmentation and key suppliers, and identifying appropriate financial indices for classification of suppliers and goods. The role also involves coordinating the bids and quotations management process with the National Treasury, reporting on discrepancies, conducting contract administration for sourcing of bids and demand management, and conducting RFX or auction processes and developing request for proposal improved sourcing. The Assistant Director will develop, implement and monitor performance measures that signify value and prompt supplier response, and will develop, track and report on savings, spending compliances and variances, escalating feedback to stakeholders. The position also requires developing a financial basis for negotiation with stakeholders, conducting research and market analysis, identifying industry trends through benchmarking, consulting stakeholders to determine supplier-specific service offerings, conducting expenditure analyses and benchmarks, defining current and potential supply bases, and identifying future market entrants. Additionally, the post provides management information, statistics and reporting on quotations, compiles credible bid evaluation reports for the National Bid Adjudication Committee, and updates the quotation register regularly.

This advertisement carries equity targets, with preference for African and Indian males, and Coloured, Indian and White females, as well as persons with disabilities. The post is graded at a senior administrative level and is advertised through the Public Service Vacancy circular. Enquiries may be directed to the named contact person, and applications must be submitted through the specified channels before the closing date.