Director: Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring a Director: Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/012 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/012 Closing date: 17 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement services in the Department
• Manage the accuracy, speed and efficiency in the procurement
• Ensure that value for money, open and effective completion, ethics and fair dealing is adhered to
• Ensure openness in the procurement process
• Ensure continuous improvement in the efficiency of internal processes and systems
• Ensure that adequate and timely information is provided to suppliers to enable them to participate in the procurement process
• Ensure compliance with legislation in the submission
• Ensure monitoring and full implementation of the approved procurement plan
• Manage assets acquisition and disposal
• Ensure the development of asset management and inventory control plans and the implementation thereof
• Ensure the development, implementation and enforcement of proper asset managing control measures
• Manage and monitor the effective and efficient physical verification of tangible and intangible assets
• Manage and monitor the disposal of assets in line with all relative legislation regulations, prescripts and GPW policies and procedures
• Coordinate the disposal committee, manage, investigate and report on all losses of assets
• Ensure the preparation of complete and accurate financial disclosures in line with GRAP requirements
• Manage inventory control services
• Manage the development and enforcement of counting methodology
• Daily and periodic counts are conducted and monitored
• Effective reconciliation of monthly reports
• Oversee and manage the developing, implementing of inventory control and asset management plans, enforce proper inventory and asset control measures.
• Oversee the performing of inventory control functions.
• Ensure that the monthly reconciliation to the general ledger is effectively managed: Manage the monthly and annual fixed asset reconciliation process.
• Resolve reconciliation discrepancies and make corrections.
• Certify the correction journal and review update of fixed asset register.
• Ensure the running of monthly depreciation on AX.
• Ensure the development of standard operating procedures and methodologies.
• Ensure that correct processes are implemented and followed to avoid audit findings.
• Manage financial compliance and prevent financial misconduct: Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management prescripts, and organisational policies.
• Monitor financial transactions and expenditure to identify potential instances of financial misconduct and non-compliance.
• Manage the Directorate
• Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation
• Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate
• Formulate, identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments
• Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget
• Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the directorate

Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Logistics Management/Finance/Public Management/Public Administration.
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in a Supply Chain Management environment.
• CIPS certificate will be an added advantage.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of the tender procedures.
• Added advantage: Estimating of printing work, proven knowledge of printing processes, equipment and paper, planning (estimating) and/or scheduling.
• Other
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act
• Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations, prescripts, GRAP, and business practices
• Knowledge of financial management, government budgeting processes, management accounting, revenue management, risk management, auditing, and forensic accounting.
• Knowledge of public service/supply chain/financial legislative frameworks.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance (King Report).