Assistant Director: Acquisition Management (SCM)

About the role

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is hiring an Assistant Director: Acquisition Management (SCM), based in Cape Town Regional Office. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: for the position of Assistant Director: Acquisition Management (SCM) must be emailed to: RecruitCPT26-69@dpw.gov.za Reference number to quote: 2026/353 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of the Procurement Plan.
• Facilitate the approval of Procurement Plan.
• Communicate the Procurement Plan.
• Monitor that goods and services is rendered according to the Procurement Plan.
• Monitor the procurement of goods and services in line with the Procurement Plan.
• Advice on the performance of procurement in line with the plan.
• Manage the acquisition of goods and services.
• Provide and implement supply chain management policy, strategies and processes.
• Manage the acquisition of goods and service as per the transversal contract and participation contract.
• Provide and consolidate requests for invitation of quotation.
• Verify and advice on specifications for goods and services.
• Analyse the received quotation.
• Provide approval of received goods as per the specification.
• Serve in Bid Committees as a member.
• Monitor the implementation of guidelines for appointment of bid committees.
• Facilitate the appointment of Bid committee members.
• Manage logistical arrangements for Bid committee meetings and provide advisory support to Bid Committees.
• Provide secretariat function to the PBAC.
• Facilitate and monitor evaluation of bids and quotations.
• Develop and define processes for bids evaluation.
• Monitor adherence to advertised criteria in the evaluation process.
• Facilitate and verify captured information for all bids and quotations.
• Prepare an evaluation report- submission.
• Facilitate the clearance of the successful bidders.
• Customise and implement any changes on standard evaluation criteria.
• Implement and Oversee Risk and performance management strategies in the Supply Chain Management Unit.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the Unit.
• Manage all administrative matters, correspondence and complex enquiries are attended to promptly.
• Assist in the compiling of monthly SCM performance reports and verification of all monthly SCM reports.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of the Instruction Notes as issued by National Treasury as well as Departmental SCM Policy.
• Manage full compliance to all Demand Management, Acquisition Management and Contract Management prescripts, policies, practice notes and delegations of authority.
• Develop and maintain internal control measures for procurement.
• Ensure the effective management of Demand, Acquisition and Contract processes.
• Manage an appropriate response to internal and external auditors, other organs of state and Audit Intervention Plans.
• Monitor and liaise with CIDB about professionals’/contractor’s information.
• Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
• Ensure capacity and development of staff.
• Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
• Manage discipline.
• Provide job description to subordinates.
• Manage division leave matters.

Requirements

• At least three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/or in the relevant field.
• Relevant years of experience in Supply Chain Management environment with appropriate working experience at supervisory Level.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Extensive knowledge and working experience in Public Sector procurement process, rules and regulations: PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, CIDB, Treasury Regulations Relevant and Supply Chain Management prescripts.
• Skills:
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic numeracy
• Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Statistical skills
• Computer literacy
• Presentation skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Personal Attributes:
• Analytical thinking
• Innovative
• Creative
• Resourceful
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• People orientated
• Able to establish and maintain networks
• Trustworthy
• Assertive
• Hard-working
• Selfmotivated
• Ability to work independently
• Must be prepared to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements