Manager Acquisition : Capital Projects

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Capital Projects Procurement Manager to drive procurement processes for major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage a skilled team, oversee bidding processes, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. This role requires extensive experience in project procurement and people management, as well as strong stakeholder engagement skills. If you have a passion for optimizing organizational value through effective procurement strategies, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in infrastructure project procurement.
• Minimum of 5 years in people management, preferably leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute the capital projects procurement plan.
• Oversee bid processes and support contract management.
• Manage contributions to infrastructure acquisition policies.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Risk Management

Education

Honours degree in Commerce

Honours degree in Built Environment

Honours degree in Law

Honours degree in Supply Chain

Honours degree in Logistics

Job description

Job Description :

Capital Projects Procurement Manager

Drive and execute the capital projects procurement plan. Ensure the development of appropriate tender specifications and terms of reference, oversee bid processes, and support the Project Management & Implementation Division (PMID) with contract management through the facilitation of integrated functional teams.

Key Performance Areas :

1. Manage Capital Projects Procurement Processes : including bid committees to ensure procurement turnaround times are met.
2. Manage contributions of the capital projects team : to infrastructure acquisition policies, compile market analysis reports, develop procurement strategies, oversee bidding processes, and prepare procurement progress reports.
3. Contribute to Audit and Risk Management : support risk management and audit processes, update policies and procedures, prepare reports for EXCO, the Board, and relevant authorities, and oversee audit information submission and action plan implementation.
4. People Management : build, lead, and manage a skilled and motivated acquisition team to optimize organizational value.
5. Participate in Organizational Activities : serve on committees and forums.
6. Stakeholder Engagement : support engagement with internal and external stakeholders, conduct supplier awareness sessions, provide guidance on SCM legislation, and oversee supplier development initiatives.
7. Budget Management : manage the sub-unit budget, including inputs and reporting.

Minimum Requirements :

• Honours degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as Commerce, Built Environment, Law, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• At least 8 years of experience in infrastructure project procurement, including managing at least 3 mega construction projects until contract closeout.
• Minimum of 5 years in people management, preferably leading a team of specialists.
• Knowledge of contract forms like FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC, and contracting strategies in engineering and construction.