Assistant Director: Demand Management

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring an Assistant Director: Demand Management in SCM Construction Procurement, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056896 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements, undertake research, determine and develop proposals for implementation.
• Assess the results of the research on the market, interprets and develops proposals for procurement methodology.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Determine whether specifications should contain any special conditions.
• Collect information from the relevant role players according to the prescribed template.
• Check (engage) and analyse the information.
• Confirm availability of budget.
• Check alignment against strategic and other objectives.
• Consolidate into procurement plan and table for approval by the accounting officer.
• Determine whether a specification for the relevant commodity exists, if not, oversee the collection and collation of information and the compilation of specifications/terms of reference.
• Compile and publish request for proposals as required.
• Perform general quality assurance of information in the supplier database (e.g check and verify supporting documents).
• Supervise employees.
• Allocate duties and perform quality control of the work delivered by the supervisees.
• Advice and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work.
• Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
• Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Economics/Accounting Sciences/Cost and Management Accounting.
• At least 3 years’ supply chain experience, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework
• Knowledge of the department Strategy
• Knowledge of SCM and procedures
• In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations Financial Delegations and Risk Management
• Skills- Communication
• Computer literacy
• Analytical
• Presentation
• Report writing
• Attributes- Team player
• Able to work independently
• Professional
• Confidential
• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality-driven