Assistant Director: Acquisitions

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring an Assistant Director: Acquisitions in Good and Services Sub-Directorate: Acquisition and Contract Management, based in Head Office (Johannesburg). This is a contract 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/056898 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat services to the Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee (includes obtaining approval).
• Compile bid documents.
• Publish tender invitations.
• Receive and open bid documents.
• Compile terms of reference to invite service providers for an expression of interest.
• Coordinate, review and source quotations from database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury.
• Receive, evaluate and adjudicate the expressions of interest.
• Compile a database of approved suppliers.
• Supervise employees.
• Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.
• Advise and lead supervises 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.
• Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management or Finance.
• At least 3 years Supply Chain experience, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework
• Knowledge of the department Strategy
• Knowledge of the 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 and report writing
• Attributes:
• Team player
• Able to work independently
• Professional
• Confidential
• Ability to work under pressure and quality driven