DIRECTOR-SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
the applicable SMS guidelines per annum).
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable SMS guidelines per annum).
Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Purchasing Administration/ Management.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence.
- A minimum 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level within the Supply Chain Environment.
- Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Department’s Constitutional mandate, experience and working knowledge of The Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Act and Regulations, and other SCM related legislative frameworks.
- Knowledge, skills and experience in Demand Management and Customer Care, tender and contract management, logistics and disposal services, asset management, risk management related to SCM functions and financial management.
- Skills And Competency: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Service, Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Knowledge of the Department’s Constitutional mandate, financial management and Procedures, policies, procedures and legislations, Problem Solving and Analysis.
- Budgeting Process, Business Insight, Analytic Skills, Communication skills, Project Management Skills, Planning and Co-Ordinating, Facilitation skills, Conflict management skills and Staff Development.
Duties
- Manage the provision of tender and contract management, manage SCM demand planning services, Plan and coordinate forecasted demand plans of all business units, Perform resources planning, supply sourcing, negotiation, order placement, Manage the provision of Procurement, Link the departmental procurement needs to the strategic plan, manage the establishment and maintenance of the supplier database, manage the distribution of goods and services ,Monitor and ensure that vendors deliver in accordance with orders, Guide Markert analysis and research to establish availability of suppliers for specific commodities in the market and distribution of services.
- Manage the provision of Asset Management Services, manage loss control services, manage the issuing of Purchase Orders, manage the maintenance of assets register, manage the compilation and submission of asset, disposal and loss control reports to relevant approval authority for actioning.
- Manage the development and review of SCM Policies, develop and implement SCM monitoring and evaluation systems, ensure compliance to SCM processes and regulations, develop SMME Supplier Development Programme and monitor, manage and report on SMME supplier performance.
- Manage Resources, perform strategic and operational planning, oversee the administrative support functions, perform people, financial and asset management functions.
Enquiries
Ms M Skosana Tel No: (011) 227 0069 FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Skosana Tel No: (011) 227 0069
Notes
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable SMS guidelines per annum).
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Purchasing Administration/ Management. A valid
Code B driver’s licence. A minimum 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level within the Supply Chain Environment. Nyukela SMS
Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National
School of Government prior to appointment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Department’s Constitutional mandate, experience and working
knowledge of The Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public
Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Act and Regulations, and other SCM related legislative frameworks. Knowledge,
skills and experience in Demand Management and Customer Care, tender and contract management, logistics and disposal services, asset management, risk
management related to SCM functions and financial management. Skills And
Competency: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Service, Knowledge and understanding of PFMA,
Knowledge of the Department’s Constitutional mandate, financial management and Procedures, policies, procedures and legislations, Problem Solving and
Analysis. Budgeting Process, Business Insight, Analytic Skills, Communication skills, Project Management Skills, Planning and Co-Ordinating, Facilitation
skills, Conflict management skills and Staff Development.
DUTIES : Manage the provision of tender and contract management, manage SCM demand planning services, Plan and coordinate forecasted demand plans of
all business units, Perform resources planning, supply sourcing, negotiation, order placement, Manage the provision of Procurement, Link the departmental
procurement needs to the strategic plan, manage the establishment and maintenance of the supplier database, manage the distribution of goods and
services ,Monitor and ensure that vendors deliver in accordance with orders,
Guide Markert analysis and research to establish availability of suppliers for specific commodities in the market and distribution of services. Manage the
provision of Asset Management Services, manage loss control services, manage the issuing of Purchase Orders, manage the maintenance of assets
register, manage the compilation and submission of asset, disposal and loss control reports to relevant approval authority for actioning. Manage the
development and review of SCM Policies, develop and implement SCM monitoring and evaluation systems, ensure compliance to SCM processes and
regulations, develop SMME Supplier Development Programme and monitor, manage and report on SMME supplier performance. Manage Resources,
perform strategic and operational planning, oversee the administrative support functions, perform people, financial and asset management functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Skosana Tel No: (011) 227 0069
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Skosana Tel No: (011) 227 0069
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.


