Deputy Director: Acquisition and Contract Management

About the role

The Department of the Premier (Western Cape) is hiring a Deputy Director: Acquisition and Contract Management, based in Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. This is a contract post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DOTP 116/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the functional operation of bid and quotation services, Manage Contract Management Services and Administration, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate, People Management, Financial Management.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 7 in SCM/Finance/Economics/Public Administration.
• At least 3 years related supply chain experience at supervisory/management level (ASD).
• Competencies
• Knowledge of the following: Apply public-sector supply chain management (SCM) legislation
• Policies and procedures
• Evaluate and analyse procurement information and data
• Including expenditure patterns
• Spend analysis and process efficiencies
• Analyse the South African marketplace to inform procurement and sourcing decisions
• Procure goods and services in accordance with applicable policies and prescripts and through appropriate sourcing methodologies
• Conduct research and compile reports
• Apply strategic sourcing methodologies
• Manage financial and project management processes
• Implement monitoring and evaluation methods
• Tools and techniques
• Apply business and management principles in strategic planning
• Resource allocation
• Human resources modelling
• Leadership
• Production methods and the coordination of people and resources
• Assess customer and personnel needs
• Deliver services that meet quality standards and evaluate customer satisfaction
• Implement applicable legislative and regulatory requirements
• Policies and standards
• Apply public management and administration principles
• Manage stakeholder relationships
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions