Administrative Officer: Acquisition Management

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT is listed by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Capricorn District, Limpopo. The closing date is 07 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 06 as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/Finance/Marketing/Economics or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment.
• Valid Driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
• Knowledge And Skills: Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making.
• Team leadership.
• Creativity.
• Financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Computer skills.
• People management.
• Planning and organising.
• Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
• Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the following: -Supply Chain Management procedures, Procurement Procedures, PFMA, DORA, PPPFA.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide the district demand for goods and services: Facilitate the development of the procurement plan.
• Facilitate the approval of procurement plan.
• Communicate the procurement plan.
• Provide goods and services according to the procurement plan.
• Provide costing of the procurement plan.
• Procure goods and services in line with the procurement plan.
• Advice on the performance of procurement in line with the plan.
• Provide the acquisition of goods and services: Implement supply chain management policy, strategies and processes.
• Acquire goods and service as per the transversal contract.
• Request for quotation.
• Verify and advice on specifications for goods and services.
• Issue purchase order.
• Verify received goods as per the specification.
• Provide BAC secretariat: Facilitate the appointment of BEC members.
• Facilitate logistical arrangements for BEC meetings.
• Provide secretariat function to the BEC.
• Implement of BEC recommendations.
• Provide bids evaluation: Facilitate evaluation of bids and quotations.
• Adhere to advertised criteria in the evaluation process.
• Verify captured information for all bids and quotations.
• Prepare an evaluation report- submission.
• Facilitate the clearance of the successful bidders.
• Customise and implement any changes on standard evaluation criteria.
• Provide Suppliers database: Facilitate registration of supplier database.
• Monitor and liaise with CIDB about professionals/ contractor’s information.
• Monitor the process of verifying supplier and professionals.
• Provide resource (Human, Financial and Equipment: Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s.
• Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
• Ensure capacity and development of staff.
• Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
• Manage discipline.
• Manage division leave matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making.
• Team leadership.
• Creativity.
• Financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Computer skills.
• People management.
• Planning and organising.
• Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
• Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the following: -Supply Chain Management procedures, Procurement Procedures, PFMA, DORA, PPPFA.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates).

Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services.

For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department.

For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa.

For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street.

The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Method: Hand delivery

Notes

must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed.

In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate refer to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.

Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty.

The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications.

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.

The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.

The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews.

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

• Ms Mothiba MM,
• Mr Seleka BN,
• Mr Maleka KJ, Mabolola DP Tel No: (015) 287 5613/5610/5611/5612

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Certified ID copy, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 176
• Open the DPSA circular PDF