Supply Chain Management Specialist – Capital Projects (Mega)

JVR Software; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS Africa in South Africa seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage infrastructure goods and services procurement in alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements. The role requires leading contract negotiations, market analysis, and stakeholder coordination across departments.

You will provide advisory support to Bid Evaluation Committees, develop procurement strategies with requesting departments, and ensure governance, risk management, and audit readiness for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management or relevant.
• Minimum 8 years in construction procurement, public sector preferred.
• FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC contract knowledge.
• CIDB regulations understanding.
• Intermediate Excel, Word and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure infrastructure goods and services to meet project timelines.
• Provide advisory support to Bid Evaluation Committees.
• Prepare procurement strategy with requesting departments.
• Ensure contract records and spend are tracked in ROP/ROC.
• Manage risk, internal controls, and audit responses.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Procurement management

Market analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Database management software

Job description

Employer MECS Africa Location South Africa Job type Trucking/Transport Salary Not specified Posted 30 Oct 2026

B Degree/B Tech – Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management or relevant.
At least 3 mega projects contracts procured (construction) and managed until contract closeout – R5 billion up to over R35 billion spend
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a construction procurement role preferably within a public sector procurement environment.
Knowledge of various forms of contract such as FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC.
Demonstrable experience leading technical aspects of infrastructure contract negotiations.
Understanding and experience in CIDB regulations and standards.
Knowledge of various procurement models for infrastructure such as EPC, O&M Contracts, Employers.
Intermediate Excel, Word and database management software.
Knowledge of tender administration processes.
Ensuring goods and services are procured in alignment with project timelines
Conduct market analysis for allocated procurement items.
In collaboration with the requesting department prepare procurement strategy for the acquisition of such infrastructure goods and services.
Ensure goods and services for Infrastructure procurement are procured within the defined timelines as per the procurement plan, organisational and divisional Balanced Score Card.
Procurement of goods and services for requisitions from established panels within the prescribed timelines.
Provide advisory and secretariat support to the Bid Evaluation Committees.
Conduct Expressions of Interest and RFIs where necessary in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.
Management and Regulatory Reporting
Provide procurement information for departmental management monthly and quarterly reporting.
Regularly update construction contracts information on Register of Projects (ROP) and Register of Contracts (ROC).
Submit regular reports on the implementation of B.U.I.L.D programme and CPSG.
Enhance the internal control environment, risk management, and governance
Identify risks and adequate mitigation measures.
Implement action plans to mitigate identified risks within the set timelines.
Internal and External Auditors’ Reports:
Ensure submission of relevant information as requested by auditors within the prescribed timelines.
Clarifications submitted to the auditors within the prescribed timelines.
Audit findings management response submitted within prescribed timelines.
Inputs into the management action plan to address findings.
Resolution of management action plans within the prescribed timelines.
Provide inputs into the development and updates on procurement policies, procedures and templates.
Stakeholder Management
Proactively engage internal and external stakeholders in the preparation of the procurement process.
Keep requesting departments updated on progress with the procurement process.
Participation in organisational activities
Serve in organisational structures and forums as delegated and appointed.
Support End users in Contract Management and Administration
Provide inputs into the contract register.
Review variation orders prior to approval.
Invoices processed and paid within the prescribed timelines.
Purchase orders issued in accordance with the approved procedures.
Contract performance reports submitted.
Review invoices for accuracy of rates and validity of contracts prior to submission to Finance for payment.
Provide inputs to the policies, procedures and templates.
Support the end user during claims and dispute adjudication processes.