Assistant Director – Acquisition and Contract Management at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

SALARY : R468 459.00 per annum (SL 9)
REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) year National Diploma/Bachelors Degree in Public Administration /Public Management/Supply Chain Management/Logistic Management/Financial Management or related. Three (3) to Five (5) years work experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in Acquisition Management Unit of which two (2) years must be at supervisory level.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Walker Financial Management System. Knowledge of Legislations/Acts governing SCM (PPPFA, PFMA & Treasury Regulations). Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations Act.

SKILLS:

• Advanced computer literate and Leadership abilities, interpersonal skill, written and verbal communication, Conflict resolution.

DUTIES:

• Develop, design, implement and manage acquisition management processes and systems as well as internal controls, and audit trails across all levels in the department in order to ensure effective and efficient service delivery as well as compliance with the polices and prescript.
• Design, review and manage implementation of strategic sourcing techniques. Oversee secretariat duties to Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee thereof. Ensure the management and maintenance of departmental contracts are in accordance with Treasury Regulations, PFMA and Service Level Agreement. Provide strategic support, advice and guidance to all responsible managers to ensure compliance with supply chain management prescripts and guideline.
• Ensure compliance with Central Supplier Database. Supervise and compile tender/ quotation specification as required. Manage all the resources allocated to sub-directorate.
• Supervise, develop and manage employees performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System.