Manager – Defence Industrial Participation (DIP)

About the role

Manage and coordinate the implementation of Defence Industrial Participation (DIP) obligations within Armscor’s acquisition contracts, ensuring compliance, effective execution, and the achievement of local industrial development objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end management of the DIP portfolio, ensuring all contractual, organisational and statutory obligations are met.
• Coordinate DIP requirements across acquisition contracts, identify foreign‑content thresholds and trigger obligations.
• Monitor supplier performance, review and approve business plans, milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain the DIP Management system, validate credit claims and prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with the Department of Defence, Department of Trade and Industry and industry partners, providing advice and ensuring effective governance.

Required profile

• Grade 12 and a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Industrial Participation, with 3–5 years in a managerial role overseeing similar functions.
• Proven track record in managing complex contracts and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Experience liaising with government departments, industry partners and internal stakeholders, and preparing reports for senior leadership.