DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT GOODS AND SERVICES

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Procurement Management

Reference number: S4/3/9/27
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)
Centre: Head Office - Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Procurement/ SCM/Financial Management. Five years’ relevant experience within Supply Chain of which three (3) years must be at junior Management level (ASD). Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain, Management procedures. Procurement Procedures. PFMA. DORA. PPPFA. Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis Decision making Team leadership Creativity Financial management Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer skills People management Planning and organising Conflict management.

Duties

Manage and develop the goods and services procurement plan: Develop Demand Management policy strategies and processes in line with the Supply Chain Management acts, regulations and directives, Manage and facilitate the approval of infrastructure procurement plan, Manage and communicate the procurement plan, Manage and monitor that is goods and services rendered according to the procurement plan, Manage and compile budget projection as per the departmental needs analysis. Manage and conduct market assessment: Develop and manage market analysis policy, strategies and processes, Develop a purchasing strategy for the department, Develop and conduct market assessment through: Benchmarking; Industry/ market analysis; Market characteristics; Sourcing strategy. Manage supplier database: Facilitate registration of supplier database, Manage and liaise with CIDB about professionals/ contractor’s information, Manage the process of verifying supplier and professionals. Manage the functional operation of the goods and services acquisition management: Manage, design and develop acquisition management policies processes and procedures, Compile operational/supply chain acquisition management plan and obtain approval, Manage the execution of the acquisition management plan, Monitor and review the acquisition management activities, Establish Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees. Oversee the biding process: Compilation of bid documents and advertisements, Publishing of bid documents, Receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents, Processing of bid documents. Manage and utilise resources (human, financial, & physical): Report on the utilisation of equipment’s, Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of subordinates, Provide capacity development of subordinates, Enhance and maintain subordinates motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management, Provide job description to subordinates, Manage division leave matters.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627,7262.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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