Department of Environment

Director: Supply Chain Management

Salary or stipendR1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to an individual’s needs)

The Department of Environment is looking for a Director: Supply Chain Management. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Johannesburg (Head Office)

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/293, page 220

Reference number: REFS/057060
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Directorate: Provide sufficient guidance to personnel in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly personnel meetings. Manage skills transfer between personnel in the Directorate and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance. Manage funds in the Directorate in compliance with the Public Finance. Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the Directorate in terms of the departmental budget allocations. Manage the effective spending of infrastructure grant funding. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the

What you will need

Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/ Finance or other related qualifications as recognised by SAQA.
A valid driver’s licence.
Competencies: 221 Strategic Capacity and Leadership skills, People Management, Empowerment and Intergrity, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and project Management.
Technical Competencies: Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, Reporting procedures and Information system.
Strong managerial and communication skills (written and verbal).
Thorough knowledge of the Financial Prescripts of Public Service and Supply Chain Management.
Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Strong Management skills.
Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle or senior management level in Supply Chain Management.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

Competencies: 221 Strategic Capacity and Leadership skills, People Management, Empowerment and Intergrity, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and project Management.
Technical Competencies: Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, Reporting procedures and Information system.
Strong managerial and communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong Management skills.

Key responsibilities

Manage procurement for goods and services.
Lead the identification of Supply Chain Management needs.
Identify procurement priorities and finalisation.
Ensure the finalization of procurement plans.
To develop and maintain an inventory management system.
Development and implement movable assets management strategy.
Lead the rendering of services with regard to requisition, ordering, receipt and distribution of goods.
Make input into the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans to support the achievement of the construction procurement policy in the Institution.
Finalize procurement plans.
Finalize Bid Specification Documentation, Advertisement processes and Tender Clarification Meetings.
Manage the process related to the receipt and opening of Tender Proposals and/or Expressions of Interest.
Manage implementation of responsiveness testing.
Manage implementation of Tender Evaluation.
Provide inputs to the development of a Supply Chain Management policy framework that deals with the whole spectrum of procurement.
Provide inputs to the determination of delegations for procurement.
Design and establish procurement processes and procedures [Standard Operating Procedures] that are fair, competitive, equitable, transparent and cost effective.
Design and implement a system to monitor the performance of suppliers and the performance of the Contracting Institution.
Develop risk mitigation strategies to evaluate the performance of suppliers.
Development of Standard Procurement Templates.
Provide inputs to the appointment of Tender Committee Members.
Manage the design and implementation of controls to comply with contract

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364
Telephone: 072 788 2364