Director: Demand Management Services at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R 1 266 714 per annum (all-inclusive salary package)

REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistic Management or relevant qualification on (NQF 7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A postgraduate academic qualification (NQF8 and above) in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within Supply Chain Management – Demand and Acquisition Management. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) upon appointment. In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement processes, including the supply chain legislative framework (PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, PPR, etc.)
• Strong expertise in Demand Management, Strategic Sourcing methodologies, Sourcing Strategy Development, Specification/Terms of Reference Development. Proven ability to establish and manage demand management systems and internal controls. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Ability to control and manage the demand management function of the department.
• Ability to compile management reports on supply chain management performance.
• Knowledge of Public Service financial legislative frameworks. Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; People Management and Empowerment; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Research skills; Sound organising skills; Stakeholder engagement. Excellent communication skills (written and Verbal); analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.

DUTIES:

• Development and implementation of demand management framework and strategies. Manage and consolidate the procurement requirements from Branches in line with the strategic plan of the department timeously.
• Manage a consolidated Procurement Plan for goods and services with critical delivery dates and the approval thereof on time and submission to National Treasury.
• Monitor and report on progress against the procurement plan. Manage the implementation of Central Supplier Database. Update and implement Central Supplier Database (CSD) in line with client/user requirements.
• Ensure compliant database with BEE targets and code of good. Facilitation of Bid Specification Committee meetings.
• Ensure that the specifications/terms of reference are in an unbiased manner to allow all potential bidders to offer their goods or services without favour or prejudice. Review and manage policies, instruction notes and supply chain performance. Monitor, analyse and implement SCM policies and National Treasury instruction notes. Review and implement sourcing strategy. Conduct supplier workshop and share the business opportunities available in the department (procurement plan) with potential service providers throughout the country.
• Oversee the audit findings and provide responses timeously. Ensure Sound corporate governance and improved compliance with SCM reporting requirements (Internal and external reporting).
• Ensure continuous improvements and controls

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025