Assistant Director: Demand & Acquisition Management – (Bid Administration)
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About the role
The Department of Small Business Development is hiring an Assistant Director: Demand & Acquisition Management – (Bid Administration), based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress, and appointment will be in line with the DSBD EE Plan. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment7@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position in the subject line (email) when applying, i.e.,“REF NO: ASD: D&AM BA” Reference number to quote: ASD: D&AM BA Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Supervise employees to ensure an effective demand and acquisition management service and undertake all administrative functions required with regard to financial and HR administration.
- Coordinate (synergise), review, research, analyse and plan the procurement needs of the department.
- Coordinate review, collect and collate information for the annual procurement plan.
- Supervise and compile tender/quotation specifications as required.
- Develop, implement and maintain supplier database.
- Coordinate (synergise), review and execute the bidding process.
- Coordinate, review and compile the list of prospective providers for quotations and source quotations from the database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury.
- Communicate with stakeholders, Written: Draft general (basic to complex) correspondence such as response letters, emails, status reports, presentations, memos, and submissions, and verbal: Give detailed/comprehensive/in depth advice on procedural and technical related matters in respect of supply chain management (Demand and Acquisition and Bid Acquisition) policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Contract Management/Purchasing Management or equivalent/related as recognised by SAQA.
- A postgraduate degree in the above-mentioned will be an added advantage.
- 3 years related experience in supply chain management (demand and acquisition and bid administration) environment on supervisory level.
- Jobrelated knowledge: SCM legislation, policies and procedures, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and PPPFA, Demand and acquisition management processes, Bid administration and competitive bidding processes, Procurement planning, contract management and SCM compliance, Risk management, governance and internal controls.
- Job-related skills:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication and report-writing skills
- Stakeholder management and negotiation
- Leadership
- Planning and organisational skills
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office 365
- Job competencies: Communication (verbal and written), Project Management, Financial Management, Client orientation and customer focus, Problem solving and analysis, Contract Management and Attention to detail.
- Additional: B/EB Driver’s license.