Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/04 · Ref 3/3/1/69/2026
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER: BIDS
Department of Agriculture (DoA)
- CentreGauteng (Pretoria)
- LevelLevel 08
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4
- Circular Post
- 28/04
- Reference number
- 3/3/1/69/2026
- Department
- Department of Agriculture (DoA)
- Directorate
- Demand and Acquisition Management
- Centre
- Gauteng (Pretoria)
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA).
The listed centre is Gauteng (Pretoria).
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Degree/National Diploma in Purchasing Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Public Administration (Management) / Logistics / Business Management (Administration).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Demand Management and Acquisition Management environment.
- Job-related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act.
- Treasury Regulations.
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and its associated regulations.
- Departmental SCM procedures and policies.
- Job-related skills: Computer literacy.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Administrative skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Working under pressure.
- A valid diver’s license.
Duties
- Implement standard operating procedures, SC policy and delegations of authority in bids unit: Adhere to the SCM prescripts for all bidding processed.
- Render advisory and secretariat services to appointed specification and bid evaluation committee meetings.
- Render Bids administration: Render advisory and secretariate services to appointed specification and bid evaluation committee meetings.
- Prepare bud documents.
- Partake and ensure adherence to SCM prescripts during specification meetings.
- Arrange and attend briefing sessions.
- Close and open tenders.
- Conduct compliance checks on bid proposals received.
- Arrange and attend evaluation sessions.
- Prepare bid evaluation reports.
- Present bid evaluation reports to Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC).
- Prepare management information, statistics and reporting on Bids: Provide weekly reports on progress of projects.
- Update the bid register.
- Undertake all administration functions required with regard to financial and human resource administration: Supervise staff.
- Ensure that the unit’s procurement is undertaken in line with the Demand Management Plan.
Enquiries
Ms R Goolam Tel No: (012) 312 8395
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSCPBrecruit69@nda.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.
- The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
- Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
- Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof.
- 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 preentry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
- Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post.
- Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. IMPORTANT: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies.
- By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
- Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations.
- Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose 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.
- Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The Department of Agriculture wishes to inform the public about the withdrawal of the advertisement for two (02) positions. Chief Director: Cooperatives Development with Ref No: 3/3/1/67/2025, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026, and Scientific Technician Production Grade A with Ref No: 3/3/1/37/2026, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 29 May 2027.
- The Department likes to apologise for any inconvenience this withdrawal might cause.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
EE Target: African Male and Female and Coloured female and Persons with disability.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/04 : SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER: BIDS REF NO: 3/3/1/69/2026 Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Degree/National Diploma in Purchasing Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Public Administration
(Management) / Logistics / Business Management (Administration). Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Demand Management and Acquisition Management
environment. Job-related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act.
Treasury Regulations. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA) and its associated regulations. Departmental SCM procedures and policies. Job-related skills: Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills.
Administrative skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Supervisory skills. Ability to work in a team. Working under pressure. A valid diver’s license.
DUTIES : Implement standard operating procedures, SC policy and delegations of authority in bids unit: Adhere to the SCM prescripts for all bidding processed.
Render advisory and secretariat services to appointed specification and bid evaluation committee meetings. Render Bids administration: Render advisory
and secretariate services to appointed specification and bid evaluation committee meetings. Prepare bud documents. Partake and ensure adherence
to SCM prescripts during specification meetings. Arrange and attend briefing sessions. Close and open tenders. Conduct compliance checks on bid
proposals received. Arrange and attend evaluation sessions. Prepare bid evaluation reports. Present bid evaluation reports to Bid Adjudication
Committee (BAC). Prepare management information, statistics and reporting on Bids: Provide weekly reports on progress of projects. Update the bid
register. Undertake all administration functions required with regard to financial and human resource administration: Supervise staff. Ensure that the unit’s
procurement is undertaken in line with the Demand Management Plan.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Goolam Tel No: (012) 312 8395
APPLICATIONS : : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SSCPBrecruit69@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Male and Female and Coloured female and Persons with disability.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Degree/National Diploma in Purchasing Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Public Administration
(Management) / Logistics / Business Management (Administration). Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Demand Management and Acquisition Management
environment. Job-related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act.
Treasury Regulations. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA) and its associated regulations. Departmental SCM procedures and policies. Job-related skills: Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills.
Administrative skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Supervisory skills. Ability to work in a team. Working under pressure. A valid diver’s license.
DUTIES : Implement standard operating procedures, SC policy and delegations of authority in bids unit: Adhere to the SCM prescripts for all bidding processed.
Render advisory and secretariat services to appointed specification and bid evaluation committee meetings. Render Bids administration: Render advisory
and secretariate services to appointed specification and bid evaluation committee meetings. Prepare bud documents. Partake and ensure adherence
to SCM prescripts during specification meetings. Arrange and attend briefing sessions. Close and open tenders. Conduct compliance checks on bid
proposals received. Arrange and attend evaluation sessions. Prepare bid evaluation reports. Present bid evaluation reports to Bid Adjudication
Committee (BAC). Prepare management information, statistics and reporting on Bids: Provide weekly reports on progress of projects. Update the bid
register. Undertake all administration functions required with regard to financial and human resource administration: Supervise staff. Ensure that the unit’s
procurement is undertaken in line with the Demand Management Plan.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Goolam Tel No: (012) 312 8395
APPLICATIONS : : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SSCPBrecruit69@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Male and Female and Coloured female and Persons with disability.