SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER 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 Dr: Acquisition
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
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.
- One (1) year 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
- Render supply chain demand and acquisition Processes.
- Follow relevant policies and regulations in procurement activities.
- Facilitate the procurement of goods and services through formal tender process.
- Provide a Secretarial support function to Bid-Committees.
- Provide administrative duties during the tender/bid briefing sessions.
- Assist with the tender compilation of bid documents and confirm if it is in line with applicable SCM prescripts and processes.
- Provide assistance in the review of the scope of the Terms of Reference (TOR).
- Assist with the monitoring of validity period of closed tenders.
- Assist in the co-ordination and execution of the bidding process-: Arrange and attend bid Evaluation committee meeting.
- Prepare register for bidders.
- Check the compliance with SCM prescripts and processes.
- Respond to specific queries during the tender/bid briefing sessions.
- Open bid documents and check the responsiveness and non-responsiveness of documents.
- Prepare scoring model/tender recommendation and evaluation reports.
- Preparation/ screening of recommendation for Adjudication.
- Render administrative services to supply chain Acquisition Management.
- Assist in implementation of SCM policies, processes, and procedures.
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
CD: Supply Chain Management
Dr: Acquisition
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
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. One (1) year 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 : Render supply chain demand and acquisition Processes. Follow relevant policies and regulations in procurement activities. Facilitate the procurement of
goods and services through formal tender process. Provide a Secretarial support function to Bid-Committees. Provide administrative duties during the
tender/bid briefing sessions. Assist with the tender compilation of bid documents and confirm if it is in line with applicable SCM prescripts and
processes. Provide assistance in the review of the scope of the Terms of
Reference (TOR). Assist with the monitoring of validity period of closed tenders. Assist in the co-ordination and execution of the bidding process-:
Arrange and attend bid Evaluation committee meeting. Prepare register for bidders. Check the compliance with SCM prescripts and processes. Respond
to specific queries during the tender/bid briefing sessions. Open bid documents and check the responsiveness and non-responsiveness of documents.
Prepare scoring model/tender recommendation and evaluation reports.
Preparation/ screening of recommendation for Adjudication. Render administrative services to supply chain Acquisition Management. Assist in
implementation of SCM policies, processes, and procedures.
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.