Assistant Director: Acquisition Management

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REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/324 REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management / Logistics / Purchasing Management / Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years' experience at a supervisory level in acquisition management environment. A valid driver's licence Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Supply Chain Management Framework. Treasury Regulations. Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA). Departmental SCM Procedures and policy. Job related skills: Leadership and Management ability. Computer literacy. Project Management. Communication (verbal and written) and presentation. Ability to work within a team. NOTE: EE Targets: African and Indian Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. DUTIES: Manage and implementation of standard operating procedures in Quotation Unit. Develop and implement sourcing strategies. Ensure adherence to Supply Chain Management delegation and policy. Provide training for personnel of the division when required. Monitor internal control measures to ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Department. Manage quotation unit administration. Contribute data collection and analysis of category of suppliers. Identify industry fragmentation and key supplier. Identify appropriate financial indices for classification of suppliers and goods. Co-ordinate the bids and quotations management process with the National Treasury report on discrepancies. Conduct a contract administration process for the sourcing of Bids and Demand Management. Conduct RFX / Auction and develop request for proposal improved sourcing. Develop, implement, and monitor performance measures signifying value and prompt supplier response. Develop, track and report savings, spending compliances and vari ances, and escalate feedback to stakeholders. Develop financial basis for negotiation with stakeholders Research and Market Analysis. Research and analyses market and industry data for identification of business gaps and opportunities for expansion. Identify industry trends through benchmarking and research of the best practices with other Departments and the broader business. Consult stakeholders and determine the different comparable supplier specific service offerings and requirements based on the broader national business plans. Conduct expenditure analyses and benchmarks on current and future prices indexes. Define current and potential supply basis and identify future entrants in the marketplace Bids and Demand Management. Provide management information, statistics and reporting on quotations. Compile credible bid evaluation reports and present them to the National Bid Adjudication Committee. Update quotation register regularly. SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria) ENQUIRIES: Mr P Makhado Tel No: (012) 312 9677 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post324@dlrrd.gov.za Directorate: Logistics and Asset Management

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