Armaments Corporation Of South Africa (ARMSCOR) Manager: DIP Vacancy
Armaments Corporation Of South Africa (armscor)
Transport & Logistics (TETA)
More Armaments Corporation Of South Africa (armscor) posts →Monthly stipend
Not stated
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- National (All Provinces)
- SETA
- FASSET
- Posted
- 25 Aug 2026
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Opportunity Overview
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (ARMSCOR) is seeking a Manager for its Defence Industrial Participation (DIP) Division. This role is based at Armscor Head Office.
This position involves leading and coordinating the implementation of Defence Industrial Participation (DIP) obligations within Armscor’s acquisition contracts. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, effective execution, and the achievement of local industrial development objectives, aligning with both organisational and national requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Education:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in Industrial Participation.
- Including 3–5 years in a management role overseeing similar or related functions.
- Proven experience managing complex contracts and meeting portfolio obligations.
- Strong track record in ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
- Experience liaising with government departments, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience preparing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and management information for senior leadership.
- Knowledge & Functional Skills:
- In-depth understanding of Industrial Participation (DIP) frameworks, foreign content thresholds, and defence acquisition processes.
- Knowledge of the Defence Industry and its operational and strategic dynamics.
- Awareness of international trends.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio & Contract Management:
- Oversee the end-to-end management of the DIP portfolio, ensuring all obligations are met.
- Coordinate the application of DIP requirements to relevant acquisition contracts, identifying foreign content thresholds and triggering/enforcing DIP obligations.
- Monitor the execution of DIP obligations by suppliers, reviewing and approving business plans, milestones, and deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance to the DIP Specialist and Senior DIP Financial Controller.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of DIP policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
- Contract and Compliance Oversight:
- Maintain and update the DIP Management system to capture transactions, credits, and progress.
- Screen, validate, and facilitate DIP credit claims, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant.
- Prepare, review, and submit regular progress reports on DIP implementation to internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify risks and issues related to DIP execution and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all DIP documentation is up-to-date and compliant with Armscor requirements.
- Ensure effective functioning of DIP-related committees, including preparing agendas, documentation, and secretariat support.
- Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Department of Defence, Department of Trade and Industry, industry partners) on DIP-related matters.
- Structure and participate in regular meetings to address DIP issues and provide advice.
- Maintain constructive relationships to promote synergy and a productive business environment.
- Advise and direct stakeholders on all DIP-related issues.
- Provide operational input to support organisational initiatives.
- Implement governance and compliance processes within the team and monitor adherence to standards.
- Compile and submit accurate reports on compliance status, operational risks, and governance performance.
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please send your application via email to the address below:
Email: Vacancies@armscor.co.za
This listing in context
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How the selection usually runs
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What you leave with
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Where this leads next
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Permanent appointment at the same level
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A higher level elsewhere
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