Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Acquisition and Contract Management

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Acquisition and Contract Management, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a contract 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: WCMD 50/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render an effective and efficient strategic sourcing support service, reporting, analysing, database management, record keeping, research, development and Managerial/Supervisory functions.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma /B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification), at least 1 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management or related working environment.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• Conduct strategic sourcing and procurement activities and assess market conditions
• Manage sourcing and vendor relationships
• Analyse market trends and identify procurement opportunities
• Manage procurement and tendering processes
• Implement the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
• Implement the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and associated regulations
• Practice notes and circulars
• Implement the Public Service Anti- Corruption Strategy
• Manage supply chain management processes in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities
• Implement the Public Finance Management Act
• National Treasury Regulations
• Provincial Treasury Instructions
• Financial delegations and public service best practices
• Manage delegation frameworks
• Service level agreements
• Supplier relationships
• Contracts
• Strategic sourcing and departmental procurement policies and procedures
• Use government financial systems
• Manage public sector supply chain management models and processes
• Manage strategic sourcing across a broad range of commodities within a goods and services environment