Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/51 · Ref NSG 17/2026
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
National School of Government (NSG)
- CentrePretoria
- LevelLevel 11
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5–7
- Circular Post
- 28/51
- Reference number
- NSG 17/2026
- Department
- National School of Government (NSG)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an inclusive remuneration package
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at National School of Government (NSG).
The listed centre is Pretoria.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an inclusive remuneration package
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in the field of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
- Registration with a relevant SCM professional body will be an advantage.
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Asset Management, Logistics, within the education and training or related field, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory Assistant Director or equivalent level.
- The incumbent must undergo security vetting, and clearance will be determined.
- Advanced knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management frameworks, and public sector financial management practices.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation, including the Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act (PAMA), Public Service Regulations, and related governance frameworks.
- Extensive knowledge of demand management, acquisition management, logistics management, contract management, supplier management, asset management, disposal management, and inventory management principles and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of government transversal systems and procurement platforms, such as BAS, LOGIS, Central Supplier Database (CSD), e-Tender Portal, and related SCM information systems.
- Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, internal control systems, audit processes, fraud prevention, ethics management, and compliance monitoring.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, project management, stakeholder management, and service delivery improvement frameworks within government institutions.
- Treasury Regulations and SCM Frameworks.
- Batho Pele principles.
- Experience working on BAS &
- LOGIS and CSD.
- Skills: Demand, Acquisition, Logistics, Contract, and Asset Management.
- Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management.
- Bid Administration and Secretariat Support to Bid Committees.
- Financial and asset management.
- Computer Literacy and Proficiency in Government Transversal Systems (BAS, LOGIS, CSD, eTender Portal, and Microsoft Office Suite).
- Project and process management.
- Leadership and people management.
- Governance and compliance orientation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Integrity and accountability.
- Reporting and compliance management.
- Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with curricular trends.
- Ability to multi-task and organize and prioritise.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Good stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- Coordinate SCM planning, reporting, risk management, and audit processes, including the implementation of audit action plans and corrective measures.
- Oversee supplier and contract management processes to ensure effective service delivery, value for money, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Monitor SCM performance indicators and prepare management reports on procurement trends, compliance levels, and operational efficiency.
- Promote ethical procurement practices and implement measures to prevent fraud, corruption, irregular expenditure, and SCM system abuse.
- Develop, review and implement demand and acquisition management policies, frameworks, processes and procedures.
- Coordinate the compilation, consolidation and approval of the Annual Procurement Plan in line with budget allocations and operational requirements.
- Oversee the development of specifications/terms of reference to ensure completeness, compliance and standardisation.
- Manage acquisition processes, including bid administration and compliance with SCM prescripts.
- Establish and provide secretariat support and/or advisory services to Bid Specification Committees (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committees (BEC), and Bid Adjudication Committees (BAC).
- Maintain effective record-keeping systems and procurement documentation in accordance with legislative and audit requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate demand and acquisition performance and implement corrective measures where required.
- Manage the prevention of fraud, corruption, irregular expenditure, and SCM system abuse within demand and acquisition management processes.
- Develop, review and implement logistics, disposal and asset management policies, systems and procedures.
- Oversee the provisioning, storage, distribution and control of goods and services.
- Manage inventory and stock control systems to ensure accuracy, safeguarding, and accountability.
- Coordinate the identification and disposal of redundant, obsolete, or unserviceable assets in line with legislative and regulatory prescripts.
- Ensure the maintenance, updating, and integrity of asset registers for movable and immovable assets.
- Monitor asset verification processes, including physical condition assessments, utilisation reviews, and performance reporting.
- Conduct periodic asset verification and reconciliation processes to ensure asset existence, completeness, and accuracy.
- Analyse asset performance, utilisation, depreciation trends, and lifecycle management data for strategic decision-making and reporting purposes.
- Compile and submit asset management reports in compliance with regulatory, audit, and organisational reporting requirements.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to business units on SCM, logistics, disposal, and asset management practices.
- Promote awareness, compliance, and adherence to asset management policies, procedures, and internal control measures across the institution.
- Establish and maintain strategic and operational relations with internal business units and external stakeholders (National Treasury, DPSA) to support effective service delivery.
- Facilitate integrated planning and collaboration across business units to inform procurement planning, demand management, and asset lifecycle management processes.
- Undertake benchmarking to identify and implement innovative supply chain and asset management practices.
- Represent the organisation in internal and external forums/ structures to influence compliance, policy alignment, and best practice implementation.
- Identify and leverage collaborative opportunities to strengthen supply chain efficiency, asset management capability, and overall institutional performance.
- Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets) allocated within the directorate.
- Manage the implementation of operations management within the business unit, including determining service standards, standard operating procedures, business process management, total quality management, and digital transformation.
- Develop appropriate strategies and plans for achieving performance targets and business unit requirements, including quarterly performance reporting.
- Identify and manage strategic and operational risks within the business unit, as well as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans.
- Manage a team of employees and service providers who are expected to accomplish assigned duties efficiently, effectively, and competently and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed.
Enquiries
Mpho Mugodo Tel No: (012) 441 6017
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN AND ASSET MANAGEMENT NO: NSG 17/2026 – FILL OUT FORM
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must consist of: A fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
- Candidates should not attach certified documents to the application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. The relevant reference number must be written on the application form. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks such as security vetting, citizen verification, financial records check, and qualifications verifications.
- Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements as well as applications that are received late, will not be considered.
- The selection process of the SMS post will be in line with the Senior Management Service requirements.
- The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months from the date of assumption of duties and where applicable to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests within a month.
- The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its employment equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post. The NSG reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for appointment to the SMS posts. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme.
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 28/51 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN AND ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: NSG 17/2026
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in the field of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or a related field. Registration
with a relevant SCM professional body will be an advantage. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Asset
Management, Logistics, within the education and training or related field, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory Assistant Director or equivalent
level. The incumbent must undergo security vetting, and clearance will be determined. Advanced knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management frameworks, and public sector financial management practices. Advanced knowledge and
understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation, including the Public Service Act, Public Administration
Management Act (PAMA), Public Service Regulations, and related governance frameworks. Extensive knowledge of demand management, acquisition
management, logistics management, contract management, supplier management, asset management, disposal management, and inventory
management principles and practices. Advanced knowledge of government transversal systems and procurement platforms, such as BAS, LOGIS, Central
Supplier Database (CSD), e-Tender Portal, and related SCM information systems. Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, internal
control systems, audit processes, fraud prevention, ethics management, and compliance monitoring. Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting,
performance management, project management, stakeholder management, and service delivery improvement frameworks within government institutions.
Treasury Regulations and SCM Frameworks. Batho Pele principles.
Experience working on BAS & LOGIS and CSD. Skills: Demand, Acquisition,
Logistics, Contract, and Asset Management. Contract Management and
Supplier Relationship Management. Bid Administration and Secretariat
Support to Bid Committees. Financial and asset management. Computer
Literacy and Proficiency in Government Transversal Systems (BAS, LOGIS,
CSD, eTender Portal, and Microsoft Office Suite). Project and process management. Leadership and people management. Governance and
compliance orientation. Problem-solving and decision-making. Integrity and accountability. Reporting and compliance management. Personal Attributes:
Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with curricular trends. Ability to
multi-task and organize and prioritise. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Problem solving and conflict resolution
skills. Good stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Coordinate SCM planning, reporting, risk management, and audit processes, including the implementation of audit action plans and corrective measures.
Oversee supplier and contract management processes to ensure effective service delivery, value for money, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Monitor SCM performance indicators and prepare management reports on procurement trends, compliance levels, and operational efficiency. Promote
ethical procurement practices and implement measures to prevent fraud, corruption, irregular expenditure, and SCM system abuse. Develop, review and
implement demand and acquisition management policies, frameworks, processes and procedures. Coordinate the compilation, consolidation and
approval of the Annual Procurement Plan in line with budget allocations and operational requirements. Oversee the development of specifications/terms of
reference to ensure completeness, compliance and standardisation. Manage acquisition processes, including bid administration and compliance with SCM
prescripts. Establish and provide secretariat support and/or advisory services to Bid Specification Committees (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committees (BEC), and
Bid Adjudication Committees (BAC). Maintain effective record-keeping systems and procurement documentation in accordance with legislative and
audit requirements. Monitor and evaluate demand and acquisition performance and implement corrective measures where required. Manage the prevention of
fraud, corruption, irregular expenditure, and SCM system abuse within demand and acquisition management processes. Develop, review and implement
logistics, disposal and asset management policies, systems and procedures.
Oversee the provisioning, storage, distribution and control of goods and services. Manage inventory and stock control systems to ensure accuracy,
safeguarding, and accountability. Coordinate the identification and disposal of redundant, obsolete, or unserviceable assets in line with legislative and
regulatory prescripts. Ensure the maintenance, updating, and integrity of asset registers for movable and immovable assets. Monitor asset verification
processes, including physical condition assessments, utilisation reviews, and performance reporting. Conduct periodic asset verification and reconciliation
processes to ensure asset existence, completeness, and accuracy. Analyse asset performance, utilisation, depreciation trends, and lifecycle management
data for strategic decision-making and reporting purposes. Compile and submit asset management reports in compliance with regulatory, audit, and
organisational reporting requirements. Provide technical advice and guidance to business units on SCM, logistics, disposal, and asset management
practices. Promote awareness, compliance, and adherence to asset management policies, procedures, and internal control measures across the
institution. Establish and maintain strategic and operational relations with internal business units and external stakeholders (National Treasury, DPSA) to
support effective service delivery. Facilitate integrated planning and
collaboration across business units to inform procurement planning, demand management, and asset lifecycle management processes. Undertake
benchmarking to identify and implement innovative supply chain and asset management practices. Represent the organisation in internal and external
forums/ structures to influence compliance, policy alignment, and best practice implementation. Identify and leverage collaborative opportunities to strengthen
supply chain efficiency, asset management capability, and overall institutional performance. Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets)
allocated within the directorate. Manage the implementation of operations management within the business unit, including determining service standards,
standard operating procedures, business process management, total quality management, and digital transformation. Develop appropriate strategies and
plans for achieving performance targets and business unit requirements, including quarterly performance reporting. Identify and manage strategic and
operational risks within the business unit, as well as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans. Manage a team of employees and service providers
who are expected to accomplish assigned duties efficiently, effectively, and competently and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work
performed.
ENQUIRIES : Mpho Mugodo Tel No: (012) 441 6017
APPLICATIONS : : APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN AND ASSET MANAGEMENT NO: NSG 17/2026 – FILL
OUT FORM
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in the field of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or a related field. Registration
with a relevant SCM professional body will be an advantage. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Asset
Management, Logistics, within the education and training or related field, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory Assistant Director or equivalent
level. The incumbent must undergo security vetting, and clearance will be determined. Advanced knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management frameworks, and public sector financial management practices. Advanced knowledge and
understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation, including the Public Service Act, Public Administration
Management Act (PAMA), Public Service Regulations, and related governance frameworks. Extensive knowledge of demand management, acquisition
management, logistics management, contract management, supplier management, asset management, disposal management, and inventory
management principles and practices. Advanced knowledge of government transversal systems and procurement platforms, such as BAS, LOGIS, Central
Supplier Database (CSD), e-Tender Portal, and related SCM information systems. Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, internal
control systems, audit processes, fraud prevention, ethics management, and compliance monitoring. Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting,
performance management, project management, stakeholder management, and service delivery improvement frameworks within government institutions.
Treasury Regulations and SCM Frameworks. Batho Pele principles.
Experience working on BAS & LOGIS and CSD. Skills: Demand, Acquisition,
Logistics, Contract, and Asset Management. Contract Management and
Supplier Relationship Management. Bid Administration and Secretariat
Support to Bid Committees. Financial and asset management. Computer
Literacy and Proficiency in Government Transversal Systems (BAS, LOGIS,
CSD, eTender Portal, and Microsoft Office Suite). Project and process management. Leadership and people management. Governance and
compliance orientation. Problem-solving and decision-making. Integrity and accountability. Reporting and compliance management. Personal Attributes:
Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with curricular trends. Ability to
multi-task and organize and prioritise. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Problem solving and conflict resolution
skills. Good stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Coordinate SCM planning, reporting, risk management, and audit processes, including the implementation of audit action plans and corrective measures.
Oversee supplier and contract management processes to ensure effective service delivery, value for money, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Monitor SCM performance indicators and prepare management reports on procurement trends, compliance levels, and operational efficiency. Promote
ethical procurement practices and implement measures to prevent fraud, corruption, irregular expenditure, and SCM system abuse. Develop, review and
implement demand and acquisition management policies, frameworks, processes and procedures. Coordinate the compilation, consolidation and
approval of the Annual Procurement Plan in line with budget allocations and operational requirements. Oversee the development of specifications/terms of
reference to ensure completeness, compliance and standardisation. Manage acquisition processes, including bid administration and compliance with SCM
prescripts. Establish and provide secretariat support and/or advisory services to Bid Specification Committees (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committees (BEC), and
Bid Adjudication Committees (BAC). Maintain effective record-keeping systems and procurement documentation in accordance with legislative and
audit requirements. Monitor and evaluate demand and acquisition performance and implement corrective measures where required. Manage the prevention of
fraud, corruption, irregular expenditure, and SCM system abuse within demand and acquisition management processes. Develop, review and implement
logistics, disposal and asset management policies, systems and procedures.
Oversee the provisioning, storage, distribution and control of goods and services. Manage inventory and stock control systems to ensure accuracy,
safeguarding, and accountability. Coordinate the identification and disposal of redundant, obsolete, or unserviceable assets in line with legislative and
regulatory prescripts. Ensure the maintenance, updating, and integrity of asset registers for movable and immovable assets. Monitor asset verification
processes, including physical condition assessments, utilisation reviews, and performance reporting. Conduct periodic asset verification and reconciliation
processes to ensure asset existence, completeness, and accuracy. Analyse asset performance, utilisation, depreciation trends, and lifecycle management
data for strategic decision-making and reporting purposes. Compile and submit asset management reports in compliance with regulatory, audit, and
organisational reporting requirements. Provide technical advice and guidance to business units on SCM, logistics, disposal, and asset management
practices. Promote awareness, compliance, and adherence to asset management policies, procedures, and internal control measures across the
institution. Establish and maintain strategic and operational relations with internal business units and external stakeholders (National Treasury, DPSA) to
support effective service delivery. Facilitate integrated planning and
collaboration across business units to inform procurement planning, demand management, and asset lifecycle management processes. Undertake
benchmarking to identify and implement innovative supply chain and asset management practices. Represent the organisation in internal and external
forums/ structures to influence compliance, policy alignment, and best practice implementation. Identify and leverage collaborative opportunities to strengthen
supply chain efficiency, asset management capability, and overall institutional performance. Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets)
allocated within the directorate. Manage the implementation of operations management within the business unit, including determining service standards,
standard operating procedures, business process management, total quality management, and digital transformation. Develop appropriate strategies and
plans for achieving performance targets and business unit requirements, including quarterly performance reporting. Identify and manage strategic and
operational risks within the business unit, as well as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans. Manage a team of employees and service providers
who are expected to accomplish assigned duties efficiently, effectively, and competently and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work
performed.
ENQUIRIES : Mpho Mugodo Tel No: (012) 441 6017
APPLICATIONS : : APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN AND ASSET MANAGEMENT NO: NSG 17/2026 – FILL
OUT FORM