Assistant Director: Demand and Acquisition Management

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Gauteng) is hiring 4 Assistant Director: Demand and Acquisition Management posts in Supply Chain Management, based in Johannesburg. This is a contract post, paying R487,197 a year. (12 Months Contract) Directorate: Supply Chain Management How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: REFS/056674 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Perform the functional operation of Demand and Acquisition Management.
• Design and develop demand and acquisition management policies processes and procedures.
• Compile the procurement plan.
• Facilitate the execution of the procurement plan.
• Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees including the bid adjudication committee.
• Oversee the appointment of bid committee members.
• Compilation of bid documents and advertisements.
• Facilitate publishing of bid documents.
• Receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents.
• Ensure safekeeping and access to SCM records.
• Compile reports on the execution of the procurement plan and other related supply chain management administrative reports.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Plan and allocate work.

Requirements

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification, Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management.
• At least 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience within Supply Chain Management environment at Admin Officer level.
• Knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate.
• Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement.
• Competencies:
• Strategic capability and Leadership
• People Management and empowerment
• Programme and Project Management
• Financial Management and Change Management
• Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity
• Personal Attributes:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Work well under pressure
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team
• Reliable and Responsible
• Positive attitude