Department of Education

Scm Officer: Acquisition Management Services

Salary or stipendR338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)

The Department of Education is looking for a Scm Officer: Acquisition Management Services. This is a permanent role based in Eastern Cape.

Head Office - Zwelitsha

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/220, page 173

What you will need

Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Logistics/ Public Administration / Management / Finance / Accounting / Economics / Internal Audit.
A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage

Three (3) years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution.

Assist to coordinate the development of specifications, terms of references and administer quotation/bidding procedures.
Assist to provide bid documents, maintain service provide database, analyse procurement request for quotation.
Assist in generating orders for the procurement of goods and services in line with approved quotation or bid awards.
Implement systems to monitor compliance and control, coordinate improved service delivery.
Coordinate, consolidate and compile performance and financial reports for all procurement contracts in the Department.
Develop and ensure proper record keeping systems, retention and retrieval of records are implemented in line with departmental policies.
Supervise junior staff within the Contracts Management Unit.
Allocate and ensure quality of work.
Personnel development.
Assess staff performance.
Apply discipline.