Assistant Director: Acquisition Management

About the role

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is hiring an Assistant Director: Acquisition Management in Logistics and Asset Management, based in Gauteng (Pretoria). This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post324@dlrrd.gov.za Reference number to quote: 3/1/1/1/2026/324 Closing date: 16 November 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Targets: African and Indian Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implementation of standard operating procedures in Quotation Unit.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Ensure adherence to Supply Chain Management delegation and policy.
• Provide training for personnel of the division when required.
• Monitor internal control measures to ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Department.
• Manage quotation unit administration.
• Contribute data collection and analysis of category of suppliers.
• Identify industry fragmentation and key supplier.
• Identify appropriate financial indices for classification of suppliers and goods.
• Co-ordinate the bids and quotations management process with the National Treasury report on discrepancies.
• Conduct a contract administration process for the sourcing of Bids and Demand Management.
• Conduct RFX/Auction and develop request for proposal improved sourcing.
• Develop, implement, and monitor performance measures signifying value and prompt supplier response.
• Develop, track and report savings, spending compliances and variances, and escalate feedback to stakeholders.
• Develop financial basis for negotiation with stakeholders Research and Market Analysis.
• Research and analyses market and industry data for identification of business gaps and opportunities for expansion.
• Identify industry trends through benchmarking and research of the best practices with other Departments and the broader business.
• Consult stakeholders and determine the different comparable supplier specific service offerings and requirements based on the broader national business plans.
• Conduct expenditure analyses and benchmarks on current and future prices indexes.
• Define current and potential supply basis and identify future entrants in the marketplace Bids and Demand Management.
• Provide management information, statistics and reporting on quotations.
• Compile credible bid evaluation reports and present them to the National Bid Adjudication Committee.
• Update quotation register regularly.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements
• Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management/Logistics/Purchasing Management/Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years' experience at a supervisory level in acquisition management environment
• A valid driver's licence Job related knowledge
• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Supply Chain Management Framework
• Treasury Regulations
• Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)
• Departmental SCM Procedures and policy
• Job related skills
• Leadership and Management ability
• Computer literacy
• Project Management
• Communication (verbal and written) and presentation
• Ability to work within a team