This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ACQUISITIONS (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/258
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) in Supply Chain Management/ Finance/ Procurement/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Internal Audit and Logistics. Extensive credible experience at a Junior Management/ Assistant Director equivalent level, with appropriate functional working experience in Supply Chain Management in Acquisition Management or Contract Management and extensive experience on management of resources. Valid driver’s licence at Legislative Requirements: Practical knowledge and experience on implementation of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Skills. Good Knowledge of public sector procurement experience, Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting, ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, CIDB strategies and legislation. Understanding of Government budgeting processes, experience in working with service providers/consultants. Knowledge of Public Service financial legislative frameworks, Understanding of Financial management; Risk Management; Knowledge and understanding of contract management. Key Skills: Negotiation Skills and Technical Proficiency, Business Writing Communication (verbal and written), Customer Focus and Responsiveness, People and Performance Management, Diversity Management, Interpersonal, Conflict management, Planning and Organising Problem solving and decision making, Team Leadership; Computer literate (especially with regard to MS Word, Excel, Projects and Power point), Basic Numeric skills and Excellent Presentation Skills.

Duties

Develop and implement the acquisition Management systems and appropriate acquisition Management internal controls and audit trails in the Department. Facilitate and manage the business process cycle (inviting, evaluating, adjudicating, and awarding) for all bids in terms of SCM regulations. Ensure proactive management and tracking of tenders and quotations for goods and services. Eligible knowledge of acquisition for REMS and Infrastructure Projects. Provide regular progress report to management highlighting procurement trends, problems, risks, deviation, delays and make appropriate recommendations for improvements. Manage the Departmental Bid Evaluation and Adjudication Committees secretariat. Compile and analyse management reports from various strategic activities. Provide strategic report, advice and guidance to all responsibility managers to ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management regulations. Management of human resource related issues including the implementation and facilitation of adherence to policies and process in Acquisition Unit.

Where to send your application

For Cape Town: Email to: RecruitCPT26-64@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr D Gqibela Tel No: (021) 402 2315

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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