Assistant Director: Acquisition and Contract Management, Ref No: WCMD 25/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Government, Western Cape Government, have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and supervise the implementation of the Western Cape Mobility Department's acquisition and quotation management processes, with specific responsibility for the effective administration, governance and utilisation of the Electronic Procurement Solution (EPS), sourcing and processing of quotations, supplier participation, Quotation Committee processes and associated acquisition records, in accordance with applicable procurement methodologies, thresholds, delegations, systems and prescripts. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, have the willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a Supply Chain Management.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Coordinate (synergise), review and execute the bidding process in the Department; Coordinate, review, and compile the list of prospective providers for quotations; Coordinate, review and source quotations from database according to the threshold values determined by National Treasury; Supervise, monitor, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract management and administration in the component; Managerial functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; Knowledge and understanding of Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations, practice notes, circulars, etc; Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Ant-corruption Strategy; Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management Guide to Accounting Officers and Authorities; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and best practice in the Public Service; Knowledge and understanding of relevant delegation frameworks, service level agreements, supplier management, contract management, strategic sourcing, departmental policies and procedures, Government financial systems, etc; Knowledge and understanding of public sector supply chain management models and processes; Knowledge and understanding of strategic sourcing process across broad range of commodities in a Goods and Services environment; Knowledge and understanding of Mobility procurement market; Knowledge and understanding of contract management, including legal aspects in supply chain management and ability to draft heads of terms and input to SLA negotiations; Knowledge and understanding of supply chain management AOS, Delegations, etc.

Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 197 per annum(Salary Level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded interms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

Application Declaration:

I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.

I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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