Administration Officer: Supply Chain Management

South African National Biodiversity Institute; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 326,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) seeks a self-motivated individual for supply chain management related to tenders, requiring a diploma or degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management and relevant experience. The role includes supporting procurement processes and ensuring compliance with regulations, offering an annual salary of R325,101 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience (diploma) or 2 years (degree).
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with 1 year of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with request for quotation/tender processes.
• Support tender evaluation processes.
• Assist with purchase order generation and invoice processing.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Problem Solving

Communication

Report Writing

People Management

Computer Literacy

Education

National diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent at NQF level 6

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent at NQF level 7

Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent at NQF level 8

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Internet

Outlook

Job description

SANBI offers an annual basic salary of R325 101.00, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

Reference Number: GAR-YFGP-4-FGP/001/2025

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking a self-motivated individual to oversee the supply chain management process related to tenders and ensure compliance with proper procedures.

This position requires:

• A national diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 4 years of relevant work experience, or
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 with 2 years of relevant experience, or
• A postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent at NQF level 8 (advantageous).

Required competencies include extensive knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to supply chain management; experience in procurement systems; CIDB registration; knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and accounting practices; excellent planning, organizing, problem-solving, communication, report writing, and people management skills; computer literacy in MS Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook; a valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience; and willingness to travel.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

1. Assist with request for quotation/tender processes;
2. Assist with terms of reference development and site inspections;
3. Support tender evaluation processes;
4. Assist with purchase order generation and invoice processing;
5. Support governance, risk, and compliance management.

Please Note:

1. Only online applications will be accepted, accompanied by a CV, a motivation letter, and certified copies of qualifications. Applications lacking these will not be considered.
2. A skills test will be part of the selection process.
3. Applicants must provide contact details for at least three referees.
4. Failure to submit the required information and reference number will result in disqualification.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, in accordance with SANBI’s Employment Equity Plan.