Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management (Acquisition Management)

About the role

The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape) is hiring an Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management (Acquisition Management), based in Head Office (Qonce). This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R584,370 a year. Reference number to quote: DSRAC 05/09/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation of demand and acquisition processes: Coordinate the invitation, evaluation and adjudication of quotations.
• Investigate the availability of the required source in the market.
• Assess the needs of the end users.
• Compile Demand Management Plan and Procurement Plan.
• Promote and ensure compliance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE) and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000) (PPPFA) in the Department.
• Ensure that optimal sourcing strategies and techniques are used.
• Establish and maintain a database of suppliers when obtaining quotations.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate Procurement Committee Meetings Demand and Acquisition Management including overseeing secretariat function of Bid Committees I.e. Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee.
• Maintenance of up-to-date asset register:
• Ensure that all assets are recorded in the asset register
• Ensure that new acquisitions are recorded in the asset register
• Reconcile asset register with BAS
• Ensure that asset reconciliation through physical verification is being conducted quarterly
• Efficient management of assets:
• Ensure that assets are marked and bar coded
• Manage the movement of assets and the signing of transfer forms
• Review asset description
• Management of disposal:
• Championing the disposal of assets to NGOs for districts
• Ensure that all assets identified for disposal are bar-coded and listed correctly
• Ensure proper keeping of all assets that have been disposed of
• Consolidate asset register for all districts
• Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets
• Performance of logistics management:
• Ensure that stock counting is done quarterly
• Produce status report on the findings of stock taking
• Monitoring of the ordering, receipt and storing of stationery and printing consumables
• Implementation of policies to minimize risk of losses:
• Ensure that all stock items are reported and follow-up is done
• Ensure that all officials are aware of the loss control policies
• Manage the allocated resources of the Sub-directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team/section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
• Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
• Ensure timeous development of job description and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all employees in the Sub directorate.
• Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, plus a National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) as recognized by SAQA) in Supply Chain Management/Procurement Management/Logistics Management/Purchasing Management //Financial Management/Accounting.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain management environment, particularly in acquisition/procurement at a supervisory level (SL 7/8).
• A good understanding of the Public Service Supply Chain Management Framework, PFMA and Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, SCM/Acquisition Management.
• Good knowledge of financial systems (LOGIS and BAS).
• Technical proficiency in SCM and Acquisition Management, sound analytical and problem-solving skills, communication and report writing skills, leadership and supervisory skills, strategic management, Conflict Management, financial management, people management skills.
• Excellent in administrative, coordination and organizational skills.
• As well as computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• A valid code 08 driving license.