SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (DEMAND MANAGEMENT) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory | closing date: 22 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.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R413 001 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Finance or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience: Appropriate experience in procurement processes and systems.
- Appropriate supervisory experience.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate knowledge of computerized Procurement Management Systems (Syspro).
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent managerial. leadership and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National, and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and the Accounting Officer's System of the Department of Health, including delegations.
Duties
- Conclude a procurement plan in line with the budget and strategic objective of the institution.
- Market and product research.
- Identify high-usage items for the conclusion of mini-contracts and high-value contracts to minimize buyouts.
- Coordinate the process of transversal contracts for the 3 central hospitals.
- Conclude the drafting of specifications, SOP, MOU and give input into the procurement process.
- Report on all Demand Management activities to the relevant structures internally and externally.
- Management of human resources.
- Responsible for maintaining a positive culture within the SCM section which includes change management initiatives, innovation, conflict resolution and mitigating risks that could negatively affect the organisational culture.
Enquiries
Ms S Dhayalan-Nair Tel No: (021) 404-3220
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Finance or Supply Chain
Management. Experience: Appropriate experience in procurement processes and systems. Appropriate supervisory experience. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Appropriate knowledge of computerized Procurement
Management Systems (Syspro). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint). Excellent managerial. leadership and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National, and
Provincial Treasury Regulations, and the Accounting Officer's System of the
Department of Health, including delegations.
DUTIES : Conclude a procurement plan in line with the budget and strategic objective of the institution. Market and product research. Identify high-usage items for the
conclusion of mini-contracts and high-value contracts to minimize buyouts.
Coordinate the process of transversal contracts for the 3 central hospitals.
Conclude the drafting of specifications, SOP, MOU and give input into the procurement process. Report on all Demand Management activities to the
relevant structures internally and externally. Management of human resources.
Responsible for maintaining a positive culture within the SCM section which includes change management initiatives, innovation, conflict resolution and
mitigating risks that could negatively affect the organisational culture.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Dhayalan-Nair Tel No: (021) 404-3220
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
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.