Deputy Director: Contracts and Performance

• Package : R 932 292.00 per annum. The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 521 4118

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in SCM or Finance. A minimum of 5 years contract management experience of which 3 years must be at ASD level. Knowledge of Financial management. Knowledge [in line with the Competency Standards for Construction Procurement issued by CIDB.
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996.Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations /Practice Notes/ Instructions /Circulars. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
• SKILLS- Problem solving and analysis. Teamwork. Change management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting Production, process knowledge and skills.
• ATTRIBUTES- Team player. Detail-oriented.

Duties :

• Manage, undertake and review the monitoring, analyses and determination of actions to ensure proper contract administration. Administer variations to contracts.
• Evaluate applications for price adjustments and invoke penalty clauses. Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval. Undertake dispute resolution 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 off goods/services. Coordinate, review and monitor contract compliance by determining whether products/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. Maintain discipline.
• Manage performance and development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Render procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Plan and allocate work. Quality control of work delivered by employees.