Assistant Director: Acquisition Management

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring an Assistant Director: Acquisition Management, based in Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit). This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/OCT/26/1643 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate, review, undertake and implement the supply chain acquisition management framework and policies through the execution of the bidding process, compilation of a list of service providers, according to the prescribed procurement methodologies.
• Coordinate (synergise) review and execute the bidding process.
• Coordinate, review and compile the list of prospective provider for quotations.
• Coordinate review and source quotations from database according to the thresh values determined by the National Treasury.
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective acquisition management service and undertake all administrative functions required with regard to financial and HR administration.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 plus Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance, Accounting Management, Financial Management, Cost and Management Accounting, Public Management/Administration as recognized by SAQA.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in supply chain management, acquisition Management, Financial Management at supervisory/management (Level 7/8).
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Revenue Management policies, National Health Act, and relevant departmental prescripts.
• Knowledge of BAS, PEIS and other relevant systems.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s licence.