Key Outputs:

The successful candidate will report to the Manager:

• Supply Chain Management, and the responsibilities will include: Supervision of business operations of the procurement department for RFQ’s and inventory management Reviewing procurement and creating requests for proposals for goods and services
• Conducting of interviews for the recruitment of the procurement unit officials and monitoring of staff training programs
• Assist the manager in the development and/or updating of policies, procedures and standard operating procedures Conducting meetings with other supervisors and managers on procurement issues Participate in the development of specifications and terms of reference Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Prepare monthly reports on RFQ procurement Perform Quarterly performance reviews of the unit Perform supplier evaluations, including research into whether costs are market related, as and when required
• Maintain records of all RFQ’s and allocate RFQ’s to buyers Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders Register Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure Supervise the disposal function of the Procurement Office Order management.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:

• National Diploma in Accounting or Procurement or Supply Chain related qualification (NQF Level 6) BCom Degree in Accounting or Supply Chain or Supply Chain related qualification will be an added advantage (NQF Level 7)
• 4 years’ experience in practicing a supply chain management system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, efficient and cost effective in National or Provincial Government
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience in supply chain management Knowledge of applicable regulations.