Demand & Procurement Administration Officer (SCM)

EdUpStairs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Cape Town is seeking a qualified supply chain professional to lead procurement management within public sector settings. You will oversee acquisition, contract management and ensure compliance with PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEE, while coordinating budgeting and procurement planning.

The role requires a minimum NQF 6/ National Diploma in SCM or related, several years of SCM experience, and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of government procurement systems and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEE Acts.
• Monitoring and evaluation theory and methodology.
• Experience with procurement planning and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support in research and needs analysis for the Department.
• Provide guidance to End-Users/Project Managers on testing the markets.
• Lead alignment of budgets with department objectives and Annual Performance Plans.
• Consolidate Procurement Plans and report monthly to Head Office.
• Assist in stakeholder consultations to determine challenges, opportunities and risks.
• Identify needs frequency and analyse against supply chain strategy; collect data and analysis.
• Provide support in development of procurement proposals.
• Collect and consolidate information for the Department Annual Procurement Plan.
• Check and analyse submitted information; confirm budget availability.
• Consolidate information into procurement plan.
• Support drafting of specifications and advise on special conditions.
• Assist in preference points system implementation and tracks specs/terms of reference.
• Provide responses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide secretariat support to Bid Committees.
• Manage Demand, Acquisition and Contract Management and ensure compliance with prescripts.
• Develop internal controls for procurement and oversee risk management.
• Coordinate Demand Management Plan input and ensure alignment with the plan.
• Ensure procurement aligns with approved Demand Plan and efficient use of the CSD.
• Manage sourcing of quotations and bid processes; maintain document control.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Numeracy

Planning and organizing

Independent work

Under pressure

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Education

NQF 06 / National Diploma in SCM

Job description

EdUpStairs in Cape Town is seeking a qualified supply chain professional to lead procurement management within public sector settings. You will oversee acquisition, contract management and ensure compliance with PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEE, while coordinating budgeting and procurement planning.

The role requires a minimum NQF 6/ National Diploma in SCM or related, several years of SCM experience, and a valid driver’s licence.