ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (PROCUREMENT): SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Basic Education (DBE). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za/ LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za
Branch
Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate
Financial Management Services
Directorate
Supply Chain Management
Salary
R487 197 per annum. (Level 9)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement Logistics;
- Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level;
- Three (3) years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM);
- Experience in Provisioning and Procurement Environment;
- Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and all relevant legislation governing the Supply Chain Management and Provisioning;
- Communication skills (verbal and written), Time management, Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel, Logistical Information System (LOGIS) and BAS;
- Ability to work as a team;
- Good interpersonal relations;
- Ability to solve problems;
- Ability to attend to details;
- Excellent numeracy skills.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, SCM frameworks and DBE SCM policy;
- Ensuring that the quotation processes and standard bidding documents are in compliance and accordance with department policies, procedures and all applicable legislative requirements;
- Managing Transversal contracts;
- Ensuring acquisition through Transversal compliance with the engagement model and all SCM prescripts;
- Ensuring timeous payments of all Transversal contracts;
- Managing the creation of purchase orders;
- Ensuring timely capturing of internal requisitions;
- Ensuring that purchase orders are authorised as per SCM processes and ensuring safekeeping of purchase orders;
- Ensuring the integrity of LOGIS;
- Managing and analysing LOGIS reports and preparing monthly management reports;
- Managing payments for goods, services and assets;
- Managing the processing of payments and ensuring safekeeping of payments documents;
- Ensuring that invoices are captured on LOGIS on time;
- Conducting risk assessment and implementing mitigating measures;
- Reconciling statements from suppliers;
- Managing stores and warehouse;
- Managing deliveries;
- Managing spot checks and stock taking bi-annually;
- Addressing obsolete, surplus, and redundant stock;
- Monitoring warehouse and logistical flow of materials;
- Managing financial reporting;
- Compiling monthly payment reports, monthly Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements commitment reports;
- Managing monthly statement, Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements accruals and payable reports and weekly invoice reports;
- Responding to audit queries and implementing audit recommendations;
- Maintaining accurate records for audit and reporting purposes;
- Providing leadership and guidance to subordinates;
- Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.
Enquiries
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (ONLY). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.
Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SALARY : R487 197 per annum. (Level 9)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement Logistics;
Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level; Three (3) years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM); Experience in
Provisioning and Procurement Environment; Knowledge of Treasury
Regulations and all relevant legislation governing the Supply Chain
Management and Provisioning; Communication skills (verbal and written),
Time management, Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Power Point, MS Word,
MS Excel, Logistical Information System (LOGIS) and BAS; Ability to work as a team; Good interpersonal relations; Ability to solve problems; Ability to attend
to details; Excellent numeracy skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, SCM frameworks and DBE SCM policy;
Ensuring that the quotation processes and standard bidding documents are in compliance and accordance with department policies, procedures and all
applicable legislative requirements; Managing Transversal contracts; Ensuring acquisition through Transversal compliance with the engagement model and
all SCM prescripts; Ensuring timeous payments of all Transversal contracts;
Managing the creation of purchase orders; Ensuring timely capturing of internal requisitions; Ensuring that purchase orders are authorised as per SCM
processes and ensuring safekeeping of purchase orders; Ensuring the integrity of LOGIS; Managing and analysing LOGIS reports and preparing monthly
management reports; Managing payments for goods, services and assets;
Managing the processing of payments and ensuring safekeeping of payments documents; Ensuring that invoices are captured on LOGIS on time; Conducting
risk assessment and implementing mitigating measures; Reconciling statements from suppliers; Managing stores and warehouse; Managing
deliveries; Managing spot checks and stock taking bi-annually; Addressing obsolete, surplus, and redundant stock; Monitoring warehouse and logistical
flow of materials; Managing financial reporting; Compiling monthly payment reports, monthly Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial
Statements commitment reports; Managing monthly statement, Interim
Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements accruals and payable reports and weekly invoice reports; Responding to audit queries and
implementing audit recommendations; Maintaining accurate records for audit and reporting purposes; Providing leadership and guidance to subordinates;
Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.