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CHIEF DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT SCM

• Reference Number : refs/023056
• Directorate : FINANCE AND SCM
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 436 022.00. 00 – R 1 787 328.00 per annum (All-inclusive Package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: /

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management or Economics or Accounting/Business Administration as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2016. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Labour Relations Act of 1995/Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of the procurement policy and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management. Change Management. Project Management. Conflict Management. Financial Management. People Management. Strategic Management SKILLS: Strong conceptual and formulation skills. Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications. Excellent communication skills. ATTRIBUTES: The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances. The ability to handle conflict. Good interpersonal relations, strong leadership and ability to motivate staff. The ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service provider.

Duties :

• Manage and direct the development of a Supply Chain Management policy framework that deals with the whole spectrum of construction procurement. Manage the determination of delegations for construction procurement. Establish construction procurement processes and procedures (Standard Operating Procedures) that are fair, competitive, equitable, transparent and cost effective. Manage the design and implementation of a system to monitor performance of suppliers and the performance of the Contracting Institution. Manage the development of risk mitigation strategies to evaluate performance of suppliers. Manage the development of Standard Procurement Templates. Manage the appointment, training and vetting of Tender Committee members. Monitor implementation of construction procurement strategies requested/submitted by sector departments. Manage and direct inputs to the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans to support the achievement of the construction procurement policy in the Institution. Manage finalisation of procurement plans.Manage finalisation of Bid Specification Documentation, Advertisement processes and Tender Clarification Meetings. Manage the processes related to the receipt and opening of Tender Proposals and/or Expressions of Interest. Manage and direct responsiveness testing. Manage and direct Tender Evaluation processes. Manage and direct Tender Adjudication processes. Monitor the trends on tender amounts submitted by various contractors in various sectors. Manage the design and implementation of controls to comply with contract requirements. Manage and review all cancellations, amendments, expansions, variations, extensions or transfer of contracts awarded through the Bid Committee System. Manage implementation of penalties where required. Manage expansions of contracts above the amounts provided in terms of contingencies. Manage motivations to authorise increases in the total prices excluding price adjustment for inflation in excess of the amount stated in the contract and make recommendations. Manage motivations for events which in terms of the contract increase the total of prices or time for Completion by more than 1% and make recommendations.Manage the preparation of performance reports for the professional service provider based on inputs received from the relevant infrastructure units. Monitor communication between SCM and infrastructure units in order for various branches to meet all contractual timelines and related obligations. Manage and direct the preparation, submission and/or presentation of monthly reports. Manage and direct the preparation, submission and/or presentation of annual reports. Manage and direct the preparation, submission and/or presentation of general/ad hoc reports. Manage registration of projects awarded to contractors with CIDB. Manage updates of information on CIDB website pertaining to various projects (i.e. from start to completion/cancellation). Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the of the departmental budget allocations. Demonstrate knowledge of general concepts of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and how they interrelate. Manage and monitor financial risk.Continuously look for new opportunities to obtain and save funds. Prepare financial reports and guidelines based on prescribed formats. Understand and weigh up financial implications of propositions. Align expenditure to cash flow projections. Develop corrective measures/actions to ensure alignment of budget to financial resources. Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each direct subordinate. Manage written contributions to Departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc. Impact positively on learn morale, sense of belonging and participation.Achieve strategic objectives against specified performance measures. Translate strategies into action plans. Secure cooperation from colleagues and learn members. Seek mutual benefit/win-win outcomes for all concerned. Support stakeholders in achieving their goals.Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for the unit. 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 unit and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan & allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on .Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 15-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management or Economics or Accounting as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Do you have a Pre-Entry SMS Certificate?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.