This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum
- Centre
- Klipfontein / Mitchells Plain Sub-structure office
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management. Appropriate supervisory experience in a health care environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and work extra hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of relevant SCM prescripts, departmental Instructions, departmental Accounting Officer Systems policies and procedures. Departmental SCM procurement delegations. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), ePS, LOGIS, Vulindlela and BAS. Proven ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment while complying to due dates. Highly developed problem solving and managerial skills.
Duties
Overall management and monitoring of Supply Chain Management (SCM) functions and ensure the effective and efficient application of procurement policies and processes, including Procurement, Demand Management, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Logistics Management, Asset and Disposal Management and the institutionalisation of proper SCM practice within the Sub-Structure. Ensure compliance to all relevant acts and prescripts, thereby ensuring audit compliance. Ensure timeous and accurate reporting on SCM information and performance of the Sub-structure. Ensure the effective and efficient management of SCM systems in the Sub-structure. Emotional Intelligence to deal with stressful situations in an ever-changing environment. Responsible for the overall Human Resource Management of personnel in SCM, Transport and Support Service components.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Mr ML Nsitshana Tel No: (021) 370-5138
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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