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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Office.
 
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Perm Building, Johannesburg for Attention- Mr C Maabane, Tel- (011) 227 0060 or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000.NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr O Mkhabela. All applicants are also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached documents.
 
CLOSING DATE : 15 October 2021
 
 
NOTE : Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as copies of all academic qualification(s) including the matric certificate, Identity document and driver’s licence (where applicable) and any other relevant documents. Applicants must submit copies of qualification, identity documents and driver’s license (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. 
Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed, copied or e-mailed application will be considered. Where a driver’s license is essential, such a license should be attached. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration.
Applicants must take note that due to COVID-19 pandemic; the Gauteng Department of Social Development will comply with Health and Safety Regulations.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: TENDER AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: SD/2021/10/01
(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable MMS guidelines per annum).
CENTRE : Johannesburg Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year qualification in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification in Financial Management, equivalent to NQF Level 7. A minimum of 5 years’ middle/senior management experience in financial management environment. A valid driver’s licence. Attach the Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Certificate. Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of legislative, Policy and Institutional framework governing Supply Chain Management in the Public Service, knowledge and understanding of tender and contract management legislative framework in the Public Service, knowledge and understanding of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), knowledge of Department’s procedure on tenders and contract administration, Knowledge and understanding of Department of Social Development Services priorities, commitments, policies, procedures, and processes. Knowledge of the Department’s Strategic priorities and Service Delivery model. Skills and Competencies: Strategic Management skills, Service Delivery Innovation skills strategic reporting skills, Performance and Self Driven, Facilitation, Honesty and Integrity Problem Solving, People management and Reporting skills.
 
DUTIES : Management of Tender administration of outsourced, adhoc, accommodation leases and transversal services contracts by coordinating and ensuring quality assure specifications for submission to DAC, present the tender specification to DAC, manage and monitor tender advertisement process, manage and monitor duration on all pending tenders, manage conflict resolution under Bid Evaluation Committee Members, present to the DAC. Management of outsourced, adhoc, accommodation leases and transversal services contracts, manage the process of commencement and termination of contracts awarded, ensure all contracts have valid purchase orders, manage the process of contract adjustment, manage and monitor databases of all contracts, establish the supplier’s end-users relationship for the contract term, manage and facilitate the creation of SLA, ensure compliance to terms and condition of SLA, liaison with Legal services for legal advice on contracts. Management tender process, present pending tenders report monthly, report on finalised tenders on annual performance plan, report to Provincial Treasury on awarded tenders, prepare responses on audit queries on tender administration. Management on contracts management process by presenting price adjustment reports to DAC and Finance, respond to queries from end-users and suppliers. Document management and enterprise development process and managing document management system for tender and contract administration, management of SMME’s and co-operatives process and procedures.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Maabane Tel No: (011) 227 0060