SCM Officer: Contract Management Services

About the role

The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 2 SCM Officer: Contract Management Services posts in Education District Office, based in Alfred Nzo West; Buffalo City Metro. This is a contract post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference numbers to quote: DOE76/10/2026, DOE77/10/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of Service Level Agreements and ensure that all contracts are duly signed by the delegated authorities.
• Monitor and evaluate contract performance, supplier performance and financial performance of contracts in line with the Contract Agreements or Service Level Agreements.
• Update, maintain and monitor the Contract Register of the Department.
• Facilitate and Coordinate Contract Project Steering Committee.
• Provide secretariate functions for the Contract Project Steering Committees and ensure proper record keeping.
• Compile contract performance reports and submit them to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor compliance and control in contract management, coordinate improved service delivery.
• Coordinate, consolidate and compile performance and financial reports for all procurement contracts in the Department.
• Develop and ensure proper record keeping systems, retention and retrieval of records are implemented in line with departmental policies.
• Supervise junior staff within the Contracts Management Unit.
• Allocate and ensure quality of work.
• Personnel development.
• Assess staff performance.
• Apply discipline.

Requirements

• Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management/Supply Chain Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Administration/Finance/Accounting/Economics/Internal Audit.
• 3 years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution.
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
• Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.