Key Performance Areas:

• Liaise with suppliers and request quotations.
• Assist with the selection of appropriate suppliers, contractors and/or consultants, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, legislative and policy requirements.
• Procure goods and services in accordance with the Supply Chain Management policies and National Treasury prescripts, Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Regulations, and other public procurement regulations.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure that they are approved before being issued.
• Assist with tender specification and evaluation processes.
• Liaise with the relevant internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient running of the operation and delivery of key business objectives.
• Proactively communicate any issues that arise relating to procurement processes.
• Build strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the registers applicable to the Supply Chain Management department namely, contract and deviation registers.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate
• Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of working experience in procurement space.
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes, policies, procedures, practices, and legislation.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.