- Company
- Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
- Reference
- 131126/28
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026 (10 days left)
About this post
The Department of Water and Sanitation is looking for a Supply Chain Practitioner in Pretoria. It is a permanent post on salary level 7, paying R338 106 per annum.
Section: Branch: Finance Main Account CD: Supply Chain Management Dir: Acquisition Management
Where you will work: Pretoria Head Office
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- A three (3) year National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Purchasing Management/Public Administration / Public Management/Procurement/Financial Management and Logistics Management at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- One (1) year experience in Supply Chain Acquisition Management.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge of tender and procurement administration procedure.
- Knowledge of financial legislation.
- Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and BBEE policy.
- 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.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
What you’ll do
- 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 support to SCM (Acquisition Management).
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number 131126/28 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries: Ms N Mokoni Tel No: (012) 336 6829
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za 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 above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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.…
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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