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POST 07/247 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPORT SERVICES,
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Competencies
- Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
- Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
- Project management
- Operational management practices
- Procurement and tendering processes
- Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance, and Logistics related practices and Asset management
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. Skills needed: Leading and Supervising
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Working with People
- Planning and Organising
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Presenting and Communicating Information.
Duties
Managerial Functions; Plan and coordinate unitβs operations, including scheduling, work allocation, process improvements and execution of functions; Monitor and report on performance, ensuring quality assurance, progress tracking, compliance, and effective records and information management; Manage and develop staff, including recruitment, coaching, performance management and promoting a healthy and safe work environment; Facilitate the provision of supply chain, procurement and asset management support; Coordinate procurement processes, including sourcing quotations, managing purchase orders, ensuring vendor compliance, and receiving goods and services; Manage movable assets, inventory, consumables and equipment to support operational and recruitment activities; Coordinate logistical and operational support; Coordinate travel and accommodation bookings, transport and logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and recruitment activities; Coordinate the scheduling and administration of SMS competency assessments; Facilitate the provision of financial, budget and contract management support; Manage budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and timely payment of service providers and claims in line with PFMA and Treasury requirements; Oversee contract lifecycle management, including maintaining registers, monitoring SLAs, coordinating renewals, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and internal controls; Facilitate the provision of facilities, OHS, administrative and governance support; Coordinate office accommodation requirements, facilities inputs and compliance with OHS legislation; Provide administrative and governance support and preparation of reports, correspondence and submissions.
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