Director: Supply Chain Management

Strategic SCM Governance & Process Innovation: Outcome: A compliant, agile, and technologically advanced SCM framework that anticipates legislative changes and drives departmental efficiency. Strategic Policy Leadership: Direct the research, design, and continuous improvement of SCM policies and strategies to ensure 100% alignment with National Treasury prescripts and the PFMA. Systems & Internal Controls: Architect and oversee a rigorous internal control environment to proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, preventing irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure. Business Process Modernisation: Lead the transition toward digital SCM support tools and automated workflows to enhance transparency and reduce lead times across the value chain. Strategic Demand & Procurement Planning: Outcome: A data-driven procurement strategy that aligns departmental needs with market realities and socio-economic objectives. Integrated Planning: Direct the consolidation of regional requirements into a robust, credible Annual Procurement Plan that supports the Department's strategic goals and infrastructure mandates. Socio-Economic Impact: Oversee the implementation of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, ensuring that "preference point" systems are strategically applied to meet development and transformation targets. Technical Advisory: Provide executive oversight and high-level guidance on the development of complex Specifications, Terms of Reference (ToR), and Special Conditions of Contract. High-Integrity Acquisition & Committee Management: Outcome: A transparent and legally defensible bid adjudication process that ensures value for money and institutional integrity. Committee Governance: Ensure the statutory appointment and optimal functioning of Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Committees, maintaining high ethical standards throughout. Adjudication Leadership: Chair the Sub-Bid Adjudication Committee with technical mastery, ensuring all recommendations are robust, unbiased, and fully compliant with the Central Supplier Database (CSD) requirements. Market Intelligence: Lead the strategic sourcing function to ensure the Department leverages the best available market rates and supplier capabilities. Contract Lifecycle & Supplier Performance Management: Outcome: Optimised service delivery through active monitoring and the rigorous enforcement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Contract Stewardship: Establish a comprehensive contract management framework that ensures suppliers meet all performance obligations, delivering corrective measures or penalties where necessary. Logistical & Auxiliary Excellence: Direct the procurement and management of the vehicle fleet, travel services, and archives, ensuring these auxiliary functions provide seamless support to the Department's core operations. Movable Asset Management & Financial Integrity: Outcome: An accurate, audited, and fully optimised Asset Register that reflects the true… (see full advert)