Assistant Director - Contract Management

Requirements :

• The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 certificate and a three (3) year tertiary qualification Degree/B-Tech (NQF 7) in Law/Supply Chain/Purchases/Logistics/Procurement Management/Commerce or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years related contract management experience at supervisory level position in Supply Chain Management. A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge: in Project Management, People Management, Financial Management and Conflict Management. Procedures, Processes, Compliance Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management and Fund Governance, Budgeting and Financial Management, Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles), Technical Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework
• Skills: Required Technical Proficiency, Business Writing, Communication (verbal and written), Customer Focus and Responsiveness, People and Performance Management, Diversity Management, Interpersonal, Conflict management, Problem solving and decision making, Team Leadership, Planning and organizing, Leadership, Negotiation and Influencing.

Duties :

• Supervise monitor, analyses and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration. Administer variations to the contracts. Evaluate applications for price adjustments and invoke penalty clauses.
• Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval. Undertake dispute resolutions and ensure that all documentation is prepared and available to resolve disputes. Maintain proper relationship with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery of goods/services.
• Supervise, monitor contract compliance by determining whether product/services are delivered at the right time, of the right quantity, right products, right place, right conditions, right quality and right price according to the contract. Supervise and monitor supplier performance according to the contract and service level agreement.
• Coordinate and manage short-term contracts and tenders below and above the threshold of R1 000 000.00. Compile and submit monthly reports on contracts awarded. Prepare appointment and termination letters for contracts and projects awarded. Ensure proper safekeeping of SCM process files and availability for audit and compliance purposes.

Closing Date : 12-11-2026