STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST: ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- WCMD 50/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Circular
- No 35 of 2026
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An appropriate 3-year National Diploma /B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management or related working environment. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; conduct strategic sourcing and procurement activities and assess market conditions; manage sourcing and vendor relationships; analyse market trends and identify procurement opportunities; manage procurement and tendering processes; implement the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; implement the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and associated regulations, practice notes and circulars; implement the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy; manage supply chain management processes in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities; implement the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and public service best practices; manage delegation frameworks, service level agreements, supplier relationships, contracts, strategic sourcing and departmental procurement policies and procedures; use government financial systems; manage public sector supply chain management models and processes; manage strategic sourcing across a broad range of commodities within a goods and services environment; manage the Mobility procurement market; manage contract management processes, including legal aspects of supply chain management, drafting heads of terms and providing input into SLA negotiations; manage supply chain management delegations and related authorities; perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer applications effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects and administrative processes; negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders; build and maintain professional networks; conduct strong analytical assessments; perform legal administration; manage time effectively; plan and organise procurement activities; solve problems; resolve disputes and manage conflict; compile reports; maintain accurate records; exercise sound judgement and decision-making; gather and analyse data and work with figures; use MS Office software for analysis and reporting; use supply chain management systems such as Electronic Procurement Solution (EPS), LOGIS and eTender; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines.
Duties
Render an effective and efficient strategic sourcing support service; reporting; analysing; database management; record keeping; research; development and Managerial/Supervisory functions.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Ms S Moodley Tel No: (021) 483 8970
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.
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