Supply Chain Management Practitioner: Demand Management Services
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (Western Cape) is hiring a Supply Chain Management Practitioner: Demand Management Services, based in Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 – R486,501 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DSD 82/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Compile annual procurement plan and progress reporting, Develop commodity sourcing strategy, Develop standardised specification and terms of reference, Facilitate records and information management of the Division.
Requirements
- Relevant 3-year post school qualification (Financial Management, SCM Policy Development, Law), at least 3 years related supply chain management experience, A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
- NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
- Competencies:
- Working knowledge of the following: Policy Development
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- National Treasury Regulations (NTR’s)
- Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions (PTI’s)
- Strategic sourcing and preferential procurement/Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)
- SCM regulations
- Policies and procedures
- Applicable delegations
- Asset management forms as per policies and procedures
- Financial management processes
- Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement
- Procurement policies/procedures/contract management
- Records Management – inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions
- Skills in the following:
- Analytical thinking
- Operational thinking
- Computer literacy
- SCM Systems
- Planning and organising
- Language
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Presentation
- Interpersonal relations
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Ability to analyse
- Conceptualise and implement policies
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Driving