Director: Supply Chain Management

About the job

REF NO: 2026/373 REQUIREMENTS: A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in SCM/ Procurement/ Accounting/ Logistics/ Law or SCM/ Procurement/ Logistics and Public Management in the related field. A minimum 5 years of experi ence at a middle/senior managerial level in SCM/ Procurement. Experience at middle or senior management level leading multidisciplinary teams in supply chain management An NQF level 8 (Honours/Postgraduate) or above and more than 5 years direct middle/ senior management experience as specified above will serve as an added advantage. Leadership & Delivery: Demonstrated track record of managing teams to deliver business unit outcomes. Valid driver’s licence. Security clearance will be required. Ability and wi llingness to adjust work hours to meet professional and organisational imperatives. Knowledge: Legislative & Regulatory Mastery: Expert command of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, ensuring all directorate activities withst and rigorous Auditor - General scrutiny. Strategic Budgetary Planning: Mastery of Government Budget systems, including the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), to align financial resources with strategic mandates. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Oversight: Deep understanding of the Government SCM Framework and Preferential Procurement Policy, ensuring fair, equitable, and transparent procurement that meets developmental goals. Financial Reporting Standards: Advanced knowledge of GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice) and GAAP , ensuring that all financial statements and systems reflect the highest standards of accounting integrity. Financial System Integration: Strategic proficiency in Government Financial Systems (e.g., BAS, LOGIS) to monitor expenditure and prevent unauthorised or wasteful spending. Skills: Executive Management & Planning: Advanced ability to architect complex operational plans and organise resources to meet high- level departmental objectives. Programme & Project Management: Proven capacity to lead large-scale initiatives from inception to evaluation, ensuring delivery within specific timeframes and quality benchmarks. Decision-Making Authority: The ability to make high-stakes decisions under pressure, balancing risk with organisational requirements. Strategic Research & Information Gathering: Expert ability to conduct high- level research and synthesise complex data into actionable executive insights. Numerical & Financial Analysis: Sophisticated numeracy skills for interpreting financial reports, identifying trends, and ensuring budgetary compliance. Technical Report Writing: Mastery in drafting executive submissions, technical briefs, and formal reports that are concise, accurate, and persuasive. Executive Diplomacy & Interpersonal Dynamics: Exceptional ability to navigate sensitive political and administrative landscapes, building rapport with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic Communication: Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clarity of purpose and alignment across the Directorate. Complex Problem -Solving: A proactive approach to identifying systemic challenges and designing sustainable, innovative solutions. Personal Attributes: Strategic Creativity: Possesses the ability to design original frameworks and innovative solutions to complex organisational chal lenges without requiring external direction. Analytical Rigour: A high -level conceptual thinker capable of dissecting complex data and systemic issues to inform evidence-based executive decisions. Unwavering Trustworthiness: Exemplifies the highest standar ds of professional ethics and confidentiality, serving as a reliable custodian of the Department’s reputation and resources. Dedicated Leadership: Demonstrates a disciplined commitment to the public service mandate, driving functional excellence through personal accountability and perseverance. Multi -Level Communication Mastery: Highly adept at articulating complex strategies to diverse audiences, ranging from frontline operational staff to political office bearers and executive boards. Strategic Diplomacy: Combines an approachable demeanour with executive gravitas, ensuring the ability to build rapport while maintaining the authority required for senior leadership. High-Stakes Tenacity: Replaces basic "hard work" with a sophisticated ability to maintain peak performance and quality of output under extreme pressure and within tight legislative timeframes. Solution-Orientated Mindset: Proactively identifies bottlenecks and focuses on delivering tangible outcomes, fostering a culture of high performance within the Directorate. DUTIES: Strategic SCM Governance & Process Innovation: Outcome: A compliant, agile, and technologically advanced SCM framework that anticipates legislative changes and drives departmental efficiency. Strategic Policy Leadership: Direct the research, design, and continuous improvement of SCM policies and strategies to ensure 100% alignment with National Treasury prescripts and the PFMA. Systems & Internal Controls: Architect and oversee a rigorous internal control environment to proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, preventing irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure. Business Process Modernisation: Lead the transition toward digital SCM support tools and automated workflows to enhance transparency and reduce lead times across the value chain. Strategic Demand & Procurement Planning: Outcome: A data- driven procurement strategy that aligns departmental needs with market realities and socio -economic objectives. Integrated Planning: Direct the consolidation of regional requirements into a robust, credible Annual Procurement Plan that supports the Department’s strategic goals and infrastructure mandates. Socio-Economic Impact: Oversee the implementation of the Preferential Procurement Polic

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Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885/Mr Chance Zaba at 083 633 8575

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