Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management REF NO: LRH 08/2026

SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum. Other Benefits: 13TH Cheque, (Medical Aid Optional) Plus Housing allowance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent, An appropriate Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent plus at least 3 years' appropriate supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management. Unendorsed Valid driver's license.

• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies [Ne1.1]. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Health SCM Delegations. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision making qualities. Sound management, negotiation, inter-personal, decision making and solving problems. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes. Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies at Public Institutions. Ability to handle sensitive financial information in strictest confidence. Working knowledge of the Basic Accounting Systems (BAS)/ LOGIS and understand Promotion of Access of Information Act. Knowledge on Security Management Act. Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.

DUTIES

• Manage demand planning, procurement of goods and services, quotations and bids in line with the Hospital Annual Operational Plan and approved procurement plan. Ensure efficient, economical and accountable management of SCM personnel, budgets and other allocated resources.

• Engage end users and stakeholders to identify procurement needs, service-delivery gaps and SCM compliance risks. Provide management with sound SCM advice, recommendation and corrective actions on procurement and contract matters.

• Communicate and implement applicable SCM circulars, policies amendments, Treasury instructions and practice notes. Ensure transparent, fair, competitive and cost-effective procurement and compliance with applicable legislation and delegations. Provide technical guidance to hospital management on acquisition, logistics, contract administration and supplier performance. Implement and monitor SCM procedure, internal controls, requisitions, purchase orders, good receipt and record keeping in preparation for Audits.

• Compile and analyse monthly SCM performance, procurement, contract, accrual and compliance reports, address exceptions promptly. Participate in multidisciplinary management structures to align SCM activities with clinical and operational priorities. Manage SCM operations and staff performance, including procurement turnaround times, LOGIS processes and asset controls.

• Ensure sound strategies to avoid Unauthorized, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure and Reports thereof. Identify staff skills gaps, coordinate SCM training and promote continuous development and ethical conduct. Monitor compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, departmental SCM framework and supply chain prescripts, prevent and report irregular expenditure.