Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS471/2026

Location:

Klipfontein / Mitchells Plain Sub-structure office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 487 197 per annum - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

21 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

04 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management. Appropriate supervisory experience in a health care environment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

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 institutionalization 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.

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.

ENQUIRIES

Mr ML Nsitshana, tel. no. (021) 370-5138.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and work extra hours.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.