Assistant Director – SCM (1 post)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Assistant Director – SCM (1 post), based in Ladysmith Regional Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R573,897. How to apply: as set out in the official advert (PDF). Reference number to quote: LRH 08/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning, procurement of goods and services, quotations and bids in line with the Hospital Annual Operational Plan and approved procurement plan.
• Ensure efficient, economical and accountable management of SCM personnel, budgets and other allocated resources.
• Engage end users and stakeholders to identify procurement needs, service-delivery gaps and SCM compliance risks.
• Provide management with sound SCM advice, recommendations and corrective actions on procurement and contract matters.
• Communicate and implement applicable SCM circulars, policy amendments, Treasury instructions and practice notes.
• Ensure transparent, fair, competitive and cost-effective procurement and compliance with applicable legislation and delegations.
• Provide technical guidance to hospital management on acquisition, logistics, contract administration and supplier performance.
• Implement and monitor SCM procedures, internal controls, requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipt and record keeping in preparation for Audits.
• Compile and analyze monthly SCM performance, procurement, contract, accrual and compliance reports
• address exceptions promptly.
• Participate in multidisciplinary management structures to align SCM activities with clinical and operational priorities.
• Manage SCM operations and staff performance, including procurement turnaround times, LOGIS processes and asset controls.
• VACANCIES IN LADYSMITH REGIONAL HOSPITAL CLOSING DATE 13 NOVEMBER 2026.
• Ensure sound strategies to avoid Unauthorized, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure and Reports thereof
• Identify staff skills gaps, coordinate SCM training and promote continuous development and ethical conduct.
• Monitor compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, departmental SCM framework and supply chain prescripts
• prevent and report irregular expenditure.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• An appropriate Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Plus at least 3 years’ appropriate supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Unendorsed valid driver’s license
• A Certificate of Service from current and previous employers, endorsed and stamped by Human Resources, must accompany the application.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Health SCM Delegations
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision making qualities.
• Sound management, negotiation, inter-personal, decision making and solving problems.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies at Public Institutions.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information in strictest confidence.
• Working knowledge of the Basic Accounting Systems (BAS)/ LOGIS and understand Promotion of Access of Information Act.
• Knowledge on Security Management Act
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.