Economics jobs in South Africa

Procurement Officer with 6+ years experience to join Supply Chain, procure global equipment, and negotiate vendor SLAs supporting Operations and Maintenance projects.

CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. With a US$680M portfolio of awarded, signed, in-construction, and operating energy assets, the company boasts over 500 MWp of solar PV, wind generation, and thermal projects and approximately 600 MWh of battery energy storage solutions.

As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. Learn more at www.crossboundaryenergy.com

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.

The Procurement Officer at CBE will oversee procurement and import processes across African countries, initially focusing on O&M needs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, achieving commercial excellence, and supporting the company's global clean energy impact. Candidates should have logistics or procurement experience in African markets and be proactive and passionate about driving change in emerging economies.

• Manage African import regulations efficiently and on time
• Complete shipping documents in-house and meet line/agent requirements
• Arrange bookings, inspections, and supplier/country-specific needs promptly
• Coordinate loading with warehouse and suppliers
• Submit clearing documentation to agents quickly
• Update costing systems for accurate pricing
• Source and negotiate shipping and agent rates for export/import processes
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm shipping documents, details, and delivery
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and prices with vendors for optimal procurement outcomes
• Track purchase orders and manage inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance regularly
• Oversee procurement of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) materials, equipment, and services
• Ensure timely sourcing and delivery of spare parts and consumables for maintenance activities
• Work closely with O&M teams to understand technical specifications and operational requirements
• Evaluate O&M suppliers for reliability, technical compliance, and safety standards
• Monitor O&M contract compliance, warranty terms, and service agreements

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• At least 6 years’ experience in international cargo logistics (air, sea, road, courier), with preference for experience shipping to African countries
• Experience in international procurement processes and supplier management
• Proficient in documentation: Certificate of Origin, Bills of Lading, Import/Export Permits
• Knowledgeable in general and hazardous cargo shipping
• Computer skills: MS Office required; advanced Excel essential
• Strong English communication (verbal/written)
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal/teamwork abilities
• Customer-focused and skilled at supplier negotiation

Location: Cape Town preferred, but can be based in Nairobi (Kenya) or Lagos (Nigeria)

Equal Opportunity Employer: CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to recruiting@crossboundary.com