Senior Solar Procurement Lead | Hybrid (SA/Namibia)

Marvelplacement; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist for a major Solar PV project spanning Swakopmund, Namibia, and South Africa. You will manage end-to-end procurement and contract activities, coordinating with engineering and project teams to ensure value, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, 5+ years in solar PV or related electrical equipment, strong negotiation and bidding skills, and willingness to travel monthly to Namibia for ~1

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Legal, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in procurement and contract management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement for Solar PV, electrical primary equipment and/or BESS projects.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, construction, or large-scale engineering projects.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations, bid evaluations and supplier management.
• Experience in procurement planning and drafting bidding/tender documentation.
• Knowledge of Namibian Public Procurement Act (Act No. 15 of 2015).
• Knowledge of international procurement guidelines, including World Bank Procurement Regulations and FIDIC.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to Swakopmund, Namibia for approx. 1 week per month.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to contract award and supplier management.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and plans aligned with project requirements.
• Prepare, review and manage tender and bidding documentation.
• Coordinate tendering process incl. RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, procurement recommendations.
• Conduct bid evaluations and provide recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms and delivery conditions with suppliers/contractors.
• Manage supplier/contractor relationships and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with Namibian procurement legislation and project requirements.
• Apply World Bank regulations and FIDIC principles where required.
• Support procurement of Solar PV and related equipment and services.
• Review quotations for value for money and maintain procurement records.
• Monitor costs and assist with budget/expenditure tracking.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; assist with contract administration.
• Prepare procurement reports for project management.
• Liaise with engineering, finance, and project teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Bid evaluations

Supplier management

Procurement planning

Tender documentation

World Bank regs

FIDIC

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/SCM/related discipline

Job description

Marvel Placement Consultants seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist for a major Solar PV project spanning Swakopmund, Namibia, and South Africa. You will manage end-to-end procurement and contract activities, coordinating with engineering and project teams to ensure value, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, 5+ years in solar PV or related electrical equipment, strong negotiation and bidding skills, and willingness to travel monthly to Namibia for ~1