Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management, Ref No. DEDAT 28/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to render a Supply Chain Management Service related to: Acquisition Management, Logistics Management, Demand Management and Contract Management.

Tracking Number

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Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Perform the functional operation regarding Acquisition and Logistics Management; Perform the functional operation regarding Demand Management; Preform the functional operation regarding Contract Management; Provide Human Resource and Financial Management.

A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma) equivalent or higher; A minimum of 3 years Supply Chain Management experience at supervisory level. 

Knowledge of the following: Human resources management function; Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Provincial policy development processes; Financial management processes; Strategic sourcing and Preferential Procurement/BEE; Procurement activities; Procurement policies, procedures, and contract management; Client needs, planning and organising interpretation of policy matters; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions); SCM Systems (Syspro, Logis, Integrated Procurement System, Basic Accounting System). Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Economic; Financial Analysis; Problem-solving; Team-building and strong interpersonal; Presentation; Project management; Communication (verbal and written); Planning, organising and people-management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure and to cope with high workload.