SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER (SCM ACQUISITION: QUOTATIONS) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 30 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.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Finance Main Account CD: Supply Chain Management Dir: Acquisition
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
- An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Management / Public Administration / Procurement / Financial Management or relevant qualification.
- Three (3) years’ experience in Supply Chain Acquisition Management.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of procurement administration procedure.
- Knowledge of financial legislation.
- Knowledge of BAS, SAP, and GAAP.
- Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and BBEE Policy.
- Knowledge of supply chain management.
- Knowledge of procurement policies and legislation.
- Disciplinary knowledge of labour law.
- Knowledge of treasury regulations.
- Knowledge of dispute resolution policies.
- Understanding Social and Economic development issues.
- Basic Financial Management.
- Knowledge Management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- People and diversity management.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Efficient communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
- Review the acquisition and demand procedures for efficiency and compliance.
- Perform various SCM duties in accordance with legislative prescripts applicable in the Public Service.
- Receive approved specifications/Terms of References (TORs) for invitation of quotations.
- Review the terms of reference/specifications received from Demand Management for accuracy and completeness before assigning them to a practitioner for invitation of quotations.
- Issue out requests for quotations when required.
- Adhere to relevant policies and regulations in the procurement of goods and services.
- Provide support in Acquisition management.
- Review and approve the recommended supplier.
- Update the spreadsheet with details of the winning supplier on regular basis with information on, QSE, EME and Transformation status of companies.
- Compilation /verification of all monthly SCM reports.
- Manage the process of sourcing of quotations up to R1 000 000.Tracking and addressing supply chain risks and performance.
- Support in developing SCM risk management assessments.
Enquiries
Ms N Mokoni Tel No: (012) 336 6829
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Branch: Finance Main Account
CD: Supply Chain Management
Dir: Acquisition
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Management / Public Administration / Procurement / Financial
Management or relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ experience in Supply
Chain Acquisition Management. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of procurement administration procedure. Knowledge of
financial legislation. Knowledge of BAS, SAP, and GAAP. Knowledge of PFMA,
PPPFA and BBEE Policy. Knowledge of supply chain management. Knowledge of procurement policies and legislation. Disciplinary knowledge of labour law.
Knowledge of treasury regulations. Knowledge of dispute resolution policies.
Understanding Social and Economic development issues. Basic Financial
Management. Knowledge Management. Problem solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Efficient
communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct.
DUTIES : Review the acquisition and demand procedures for efficiency and compliance. Perform various SCM duties in accordance with legislative prescripts
applicable in the Public Service. Receive approved specifications/Terms of
References (TORs) for invitation of quotations. Review the terms of reference/specifications received from Demand Management for accuracy and
completeness before assigning them to a practitioner for invitation of quotations. Issue out requests for quotations when required. Adhere to relevant
policies and regulations in the procurement of goods and services. Provide support in Acquisition management. Review and approve the recommended
supplier. Update the spreadsheet with details of the winning supplier on regular basis with information on, QSE, EME and Transformation status of companies.
Compilation /verification of all monthly SCM reports. Manage the process of sourcing of quotations up to R1 000 000.Tracking and addressing supply chain
risks and performance. Support in developing SCM risk management assessments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mokoni Tel No: (012) 336 6829
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.