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ARMAMENTS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (ARMSCOR)
 

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BUYER
 
JOB GRADE: C2
REFERENCE NUMBER: 9993250
Research and Development Facilities has a vacancy for a Buyer in Alkantpan Test Range division at Prieska, Northern Cape. Applications are invited from people who meet the qualification and experience requirements below:
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide assistance with the corporate procurement of products, materials, goods, services and supplies against Armscor’s operating budget.
 
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS:
  • Do procurement of goods and services in accordance with Armscor policies, practices and procedures, which entails: 
  • Analysing requisitions to determine appropriate procurement method 
  • Assisting with exact specifications/requirements as necessary 
  • Applying preferential procurement principles (BEE) 
  • Obtaining quotations and clearing any uncertainties 
  • Selecting and negotiating with approved suppliers 
  • Observing and applying PFMA stipulations 
  • Placing orders and handling the associated administration, or prepare for transacting by Corporate credit card 
  • Expediting orders with suppliers to meet deadlines 
  • Preparing invoices for processing for payment/for doing credit card bank reconciliation 
  • Render assistance with goods and services to be procured by RFO, which entails: 
  • Helping to draw up/check RFO documents 
  • Identifying potential service providers – based on BEE and PFMA principles 
  • Assisting with finalising of award of orders and relevant documents 
  • Do archiving of orders – on system and physical archiving of order files 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • National Diploma (Supply Chain Management /Procurement) or equivalent 
  • Valid code B or EB driving licence will be advantage 
 
EXPERIENCE:
  • 2 years’ experience buying/procurement role
 
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
  • Knowledge of Preferential Procurement guidelines 
  • Knowledge of relevant Armscor policies, practices and procedures 
  • Knowledge of PFMA




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To apply, send your Curriculum Vitae to Vacancies@armscor.co.za
 
NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process. In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. 

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.