Tender & Procurement Coordinator

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 465,000 - 585,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Medical aid scheme

Group life insurance

Housing allowance

Leave and sick leave

Service bonus

Study benefits

Job summary

The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, is seeking an Officer (post level 10/11) in Supply Chain Management to coordinate end-to-end tender processes and ensure policy compliance. The role involves preparing tender documentation, facilitating briefings and committee processes, and maintaining procurement records.

Two positions exist; the ideal candidate has a relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ tender/Procurement experience in a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma on NQF Level 6 or a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Law or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in tender administration, procurement administration or supply chain management, specifically involving tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer end-to-end tender processes per procurement policies and institutional requirements.
• Prepare and distribute tender docs, advertisements, templates, evaluation reports and committee submissions.
• Facilitate tender briefings, bid openings, evaluations and committee processes.

Skills

Tender administration

Procurement administration

Supply chain management

Vendor communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in SCM/Accounting/Law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, is seeking an Officer (post level 10/11) in Supply Chain Management to coordinate end-to-end tender processes and ensure policy compliance. The role involves preparing tender documentation, facilitating briefings and committee processes, and maintaining procurement records.

Two positions exist; the ideal candidate has a relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ tender/Procurement experience in a higher education setting.