
Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management
The Department of Health is looking for a Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.
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
- Application method: Hand delivery
- Email: [email protected]
- Email: [email protected]
- Enquiries: Mrs. N. Mthembu (Deputy Director: Finance)
- Telephone: (036) 637 2111
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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