SCM OFFICER: ACQUISITION AND CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

SCM OFFICER-ACQUISITION AND CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

• Reference Number : Refs/022949
• Directorate : Supply Chain Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R325 101.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration & Management/ Finance/ SCM /Logistics or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 1-2 years relevant years of experience. Competencies: KNOWLEDGE: GPG and Departmental policies and procedures. In-depth knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework. Reporting procedures. In-depth knowledge of Division of Revenue Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and Supply Chain Management Framework. Understanding of the Department’s strategic objectives. SKILLS: Supervisory, Analytical, Good Financial Management, Computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal), Good interpersonal, Planning and organising skills, Communicating information, Problem solving and conflict management, Interviewing, Listening and negotiation, Discipline. ATTRIBUTES: Proactive and resourceful, Flexible/ Change oriented, Accuracy, Cost conscious, Quality oriented, Sensitive, responsive and caring, Problem-solving ability, People oriented, Attention to detail, Honesty and integrity.

Duties :

• Receiving and open of bid documents. Provide secretariat services to the Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee. Recording of bid documents received. Keep record of statistics required on government procurement goals. Administer and ensure proper Contract Administration process. Administer the Implementation of outsourced and transversal services contracts. Implement outsourced and transversal services tenders. Conduct supplier performance assessment according to the contract and service level agreement. Capture all open purchase orders. Receive and quality assure requisitions for goods and services. Facilitate the placement of orders for goods and services. Record purchase orders awaiting delivery. Keep an updated register of all purchase orders and report monthly. Place purchase order with the appointed service providers. Receive invoices and facilitate payments. Compile and record all documentation. Maintain relationships with suppliers and partners in line with the core values. Compile a database of approved suppliers. Assess the performance. Compilation of various reports and statistics. Administer leave.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Relevant National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration & Management/ Finance/ SCM/ Logistics or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have 1-2 years appropriate/ relevant years of experience?

Do you have a Code 8/ 10 driver’s license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.