Procurement Specialist

DAV Professional Placement Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A placement agency in South Africa seeks a Procurement Specialist in Gauteng, Johannesburg. The role involves efficient procurement of goods/services, compliance with SCM policies, and managing contracts. Candidates should possess a degree in Supply Chain or Finance, along with at least five years of experience, preferably in a PFMA governed environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in PFMA governed public entities preferred.
• Proven experience in contract and project management.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services for the business.
• Maintain procurement plans and compliance.
• Manage bidding processes and draft documents.
• Provide secretariate services to committees.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Procurement compliance

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Finance

CIPS level 5 qualification

Job description

Job title : Procurement Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 29, 2025

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• The role will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective administrative support across all supply chain management functions. The role ensures the efficient procurement of goods and services, accurate Supply Chain Management reporting and data capturing, efficient and effective contract and compliance management, secretariate service to various committees, and ensures prevention of fraud and abuse of the SCM system.

Functions :

• Procuring goods and services on behalf of all business units by obtaining 3 quotations, from suppliers or following a bidding process.
• Ensuring quarterly procurement plans are maintained, approved and forwarded to (National Treasury) NT.
• Expediting purchase orders and providing progression feedback to internal clients and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate Purchase Order and related databases.
• Maintaining an accurate and complete deviations register and irregular expenditure register.
• Ensuring adherence to the business Supply Chain Management Policy, the Preferential.
• Procurement Policy Framework, the PFMA and other applicable legislation when goods and services are procured for the Business.
• Acting as a custodian of all procurement or service-related contracts of the business.
• Assisting auditors during the auditing processes and ensuring no material audit findings.
• Ensuring that the full tender process is followed according to the SCM policy and all applicable legislative requirements.
• Project managing the bidding process and advising managers in their areas (including drafting of the bid document).
• Rendering of secretariate services to various committees.
• Drafting of Service Level Agreements.
• Ensuring all contracts are recorded in a contract register.
• Ensuring all contracts are negotiated at market related rates and is duly authorised and approved.
• Ensuring effective relationships with selected suppliers and internal clients.
• Coordinating and driving the Supplier Development Programme through strategic reports and planning.
• Ensuring SED / ED / SD targets are in line with B-BBEE requirements.
• Providing quarterly reports on B-BBEE progress.
• Establishing appropriate communication channels with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
• Providing regular updates on SCM legislation including instruction notes and practice notes.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE :

• Degree in Supply Chain or Finance Essential
• CIPS level 5 qualification required – Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in a PFMA governed public entity working environment.
• Proven experience in contract and project management.
• Proven experience in demand and planning man
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