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Housing Development Agency

Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management (Head Office)

Gauteng

Location

Fixed-Term-Contract

5 Years

HDASSCM001

Reference

R1 015 600 - R1 320 300

Salary

Responsibilities

SCM Governance, Compliance and Administration

  • Ensure good governance and compliance by developing and reviewing procurement policies, procedures and practice notes in accordance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and SCM Guidelines, including CIDB and NHBRC, where applicable.
  • Management of the audit process of the SCM Unit to ensure the audit is completed timeously and avoid limitations of scope.
  • Preparation and submission of SCM reports to EXCO timeously
  • Train Head Office and Regional offices on the HDA SCM policy and procedures to ensure compliance and alignment with PFMA
  • Review standard bid documents to ensure that they are up-to-date and efficient
  • Monitor the policy developments and standard bid documents that govern the SCM policies and procedures to ensure that they are up-to-date and efficient.
  • Ensure that all HDA staff adhere to the procurement policies and procedures and to CIDB and NHBRC best practice.
  • Ensure communication of procurement decisions are communicated to service providers and understood.
  • Ensure that all procurement, operational and capital, is fair, equitable, competitive and cost effective by reviewing SCM reports.
  • Provide advice on procurement related processes and procedures.
  • Ensure supplier database, pre-qualifying lists and panels, is compiled and available in accordance with requirements (CSD – National Treasury)
  • Manage the BBBEE Practice note
  • Monitor BEE/SMME stats and ensure compliance to H DA targets.
  • Manage the SCM and contracts register to ensure that all compliance issues have been dealt with timeously.
  • Report and monitor on all purchases conducted in the regions
  • Conduct quarterly audits in all regions in terms of compliance to SCM policies and procedures

Strategic Tender and Procurement Oversight

  • Provide strategic oversight of the end-to-end tender and procurement lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, procurement planning, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure that bid committee structures are appropriately constituted, governed, and aligned to SCM legislative and policy frameworks.
  • Oversee the development and application of compliant and standardised tender documentation, including incorporation of sector-specific requirements (e.g. CIDB, NHBRC).
  • Approve procurement strategies, tender advertisements, and bid documentation to ensure completeness, compliance, and alignment with procurement objectives.
  • Ensure effective procurement planning through the development and monitoring of an SCM calendar aligned to organisational needs.
  • Oversee compliance screening of bids and ensure that evaluation processes are conducted in a fair, transparent, and defensible manner.
  • Provide high-level guidance on preferential procurement application, including BBBEE and pricing methodologies.

Bid Adjudication and Governance Leadership

  • Serve as a strategic advisor and member of the Bid Adjudication Committee, ensuring that procurement decisions are compliant, transparent, and aligned to governance requirements.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to all bid committees to ensure procedural integrity, consistency, and compliance across the organisation.
  • Ensure that all bid adjudication processes are supported by accurate, complete, and compliant documentation and reporting.
  • Facilitate the resolution of procurement-related disputes, queries, and escalations in line with policy and legal requirements.
  • Ensure that all procurement decisions are properly documented, approved, and auditable.

Contract Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

  • Provide strategic oversight of contract management processes to ensure that all contracts are compliant, valid, and aligned with procurement policies and legal requirements.
  • Ensure the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of the contract register and contract management systems.
  • Oversee the identification, monitoring, and mitigation of procurement risks, including irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure.
  • Manage deviation processes and provide strategic support to the CFO in addressing non-compliance and governance risks.
  • Ensure that contract compliance monitoring processes are implemented and adhered to across the organisation.

Vendor and Procurement Systems Oversight

  • Provide strategic oversight of vendor management systems and procurement platforms to ensure data integrity, compliance, and system effectiveness.
  • Ensure that vendor onboarding, validation, and maintenance processes are aligned with SCM requirements and governance standards.
  • Approve vendors, purchase orders, and contracts within delegated authority, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
  • Oversee continuous improvement of procurement systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and control.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Oversee and ensure effective communication of procurement decisions, outcomes, and processes to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic engagement with suppliers, government institutions, and internal business units on procurement-related matters.
  • Ensure that procurement-related queries, disputes, and escalations are managed professionally and in accordance with SCM policies.

Vendor System Management

  • Oversee the loading of approved vendors onto the vendor system in line with the defined contract nature and SCM requirements
  • Manage the issuing of purchase orders for loaded and approved vendors to ensure they are complaint with the SCM requirements
  • Manage the annual vendor details validation and updating process through checking the accuracy of information captured
  • Review the updating of vendor details when changes occur and are identified
  • Approve vendors in the AccPac system.
  • Approve purchase orders created, within delegated power
  • Approve contracts loaded, within delegated power

People Management and Leadership

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to the SCM function, including managing direct reports and broader SCM teams.
  • Drive performance management, capability development, and succession planning within the SCM unit.
  • Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the SCM environment.
  • Ensure alignment of SCM team outputs with organisational objectives and governance requirements.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to SCM staff and regional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, Public Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Public Management, or an MBA / relevant management qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Professional registration or membership with a recognised procurement or supply chain management professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent, demonstrating adherence to professional standards and ethical procurement practice will be an added advantage.
  • 8–10 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, with at least 3 years at a management level.
  • Proven experience managing a full SCM function within a public sector or public entity environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and applicable Treasury Regulations.
  • Knowledge of SCM digitisation, contract management systems, and procurement will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience in procurement governance, policy development, and bid committee oversight.
  • Experience in contract management, compliance monitoring, and supplier / vendor governance.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply procurement legislation, regulatory frameworks, and governance requirements.
  • Experience in managing audit processes, addressing findings, and strengthening internal controls.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and driving performance across SCM operations.
  • Knowlegde of asset management governance within the public sector context.
  • Experience in managing procurement risk, including irrgeular expenditure and compliance deviations.
  • Valid driver’s licence.

When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:

  1. CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
  2. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
  3. The CV must be in PDF format.
  4. Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
  5. Copies of identity document must be provided.
  6. Two contactable references must be provided.

Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.

Conditions of service:

  • The HDA is an equal opportunity employer
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females
  • South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA . The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.

Closing Date

11/05/2026

Application Email

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, to:
HDARecruitSCM@thehda.co.za