DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management

Salary or stipendR487 197 – R573 897 per annum. Other Benefits: 13TH Cheque, (Medical Aid Optional) Plus Housing allowance.

The Department of Health is looking for a Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

KwaZulu-NatalApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/492, page 368

Reference number
LRH 08/2026 (X1 POST) Department: Finance
Appointment
Permanent
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
13 November 2026

What you will need

  • Unendorsed Valid driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies [Ne1.1].
  • Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Health SCM Delegations.
  • Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision making qualities.
  • Sound management, negotiation, inter-personal, decision making and solving problems.
  • Knowledge 369 of Treasury Regulations and Practice

Experience

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent, An appropriate Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent plus at least 3 years’ appropriate supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management.

Driver's licence

Unendorsed Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies [Ne1.1].

Key responsibilities

  • Manage demand planning, procurement of goods and services, quotations and bids in line with the Hospital Annual Operational Plan and approved procurement plan.
  • Ensure efficient, economical and accountable management of SCM personnel, budgets and other allocated resources.
  • Engage end users and stakeholders to identify procurement needs, service-delivery gaps and SCM compliance risks.
  • Provide management with sound SCM advice, recommendation and corrective actions on procurement and contract matters.
  • Communicate and implement applicable SCM circulars, policies amendments, Treasury instructions and practice

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

All applications should be emailed to [email protected] / [email protected] or be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human Resource Management Offices, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Office No: 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370. FOR ATTENTION : Mr S.L.Dlozi

Please note

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies at Public Institutions.
  • Ability to handle sensitive financial information in strictest confidence.
  • Working knowledge of the Basic Accounting Systems (BAS)/ LOGIS and understand Promotion of Access of Information Act.
  • Knowledge on Security Management Act.
  • Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.

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