Deputy Director: Governance and Demand Management

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring a Deputy Director: Governance and Demand Management, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 – R1,098,195 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: WCMD 56/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee compliance and performance management services, Manage and oversee a demand management service, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate, People Management, Financial Management.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management or Supply Chain Management, at least 3 years relevant supply chain management experience in a governance and demand management working environment at supervisory level/management level (ASD).Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions, manage procurement and provisioning services, manage procurement and tendering processes, implement the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, implement the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and associated regulations, practice notes and circulars, implement the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy, manage supply chain management processes in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities, manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and public service best practices, manage delegation frameworks, service level agreements, supplier relationships, contracts, strategic sourcing and departmental policies and procedures, use government financial systems, manage public sector supply chain management models and processes, manage strategic sourcing across a broad range of commodities within a goods and services environment, manage the Mobility procurement market, manage contract management processes, including legal aspects of supply chain management, drafting heads of terms and providing input into SLA negotiations, manage supply chain management authorities, delegations and related requirements, Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions, use computer systems effectively, communicate effectively in the required language, manage projects, perform accounting, finance and audit functions, conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis, perform legal administration, Other: plan and organise activities, conduct analysis, compile and write reports, communicate effectively, deliver presentations, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, solve problems, perform supervisory functions, work effectively under pressure, travel frequently when required.