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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic persons to the following positions at Roodeplaat, Pretoria:
SENIOR BUYER
(6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Key Performance Areas:
•Procurement of goods works and services in line with SCM policy and other treasury regulations.
•Assist in managing and monitoring the institute procurement plan.
•Coordinate SCM Bid Committees.
•Ensure internal control compliance with ARC Policies and the relevant legislations.
•Handling of internal and/or external enquiries and communicating with all stakeholders and suppliers.
•Provide advice on the procurement of goods and/or service.
•Involvement in procurement and sourcing of goods and services.
•Compile and submit reports as required.
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree/B-Com/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management specifically in Sourcing.
•Logistics, Supply Management or Purchasing Management.
•3-4 years’ experience in public sector procurement with knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedure.
•Experience with tender processes, CIDB projects and capital equipment.
•Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and related policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance, services and procurement of parts for various types of equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract administration.
• Understanding the scientific research environment is an added advantage.
• Ability to identify and resolve challenges in line with the policies and regulations.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently and/or with the team.
• Expediting purchase orders, assisting with internal procurement and contract management.
BUYER X 3
(6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Procurement of goods works and services in line with SCM policy and other treasury regulations.
• Coordinate SCM Bid Committees.
• Ensure internal control compliance with ARC Policies and the relevant legislations.
• Handling of internal and/or external enquiries and communicating with all stakeholders and suppliers.
• Involvement in procurement and sourcing of goods and services.
• Provide advice on the procurement of goods and/or service.
• Expediting purchase orders, assisting with internal procurement and contract management.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, BCom Degree OR National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Logistics, or Purchasing Management.
• 1-2 years’ experience in public sector procurement with knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedure.
• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and related policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance, services and procurement of parts for various types of equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract administration.
• Understanding the scientific research environment is an added advantage.
• Ability to identify and resolve challenges in line with the policies and regulations.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently and/or with the team.
Enquires: Mr Phuthi Buthane (012) 808 8000
The ARC-Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic persons to the following positions at Roodeplaat, Pretoria:
SENIOR BUYER
(6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Key Performance Areas:
•Procurement of goods works and services in line with SCM policy and other treasury regulations.
•Assist in managing and monitoring the institute procurement plan.
•Coordinate SCM Bid Committees.
•Ensure internal control compliance with ARC Policies and the relevant legislations.
•Handling of internal and/or external enquiries and communicating with all stakeholders and suppliers.
•Provide advice on the procurement of goods and/or service.
•Involvement in procurement and sourcing of goods and services.
•Compile and submit reports as required.
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree/B-Com/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management specifically in Sourcing.
•Logistics, Supply Management or Purchasing Management.
•3-4 years’ experience in public sector procurement with knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedure.
•Experience with tender processes, CIDB projects and capital equipment.
•Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and related policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance, services and procurement of parts for various types of equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract administration.
• Understanding the scientific research environment is an added advantage.
• Ability to identify and resolve challenges in line with the policies and regulations.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently and/or with the team.
• Expediting purchase orders, assisting with internal procurement and contract management.
BUYER X 3
(6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Procurement of goods works and services in line with SCM policy and other treasury regulations.
• Coordinate SCM Bid Committees.
• Ensure internal control compliance with ARC Policies and the relevant legislations.
• Handling of internal and/or external enquiries and communicating with all stakeholders and suppliers.
• Involvement in procurement and sourcing of goods and services.
• Provide advice on the procurement of goods and/or service.
• Expediting purchase orders, assisting with internal procurement and contract management.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, BCom Degree OR National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Logistics, or Purchasing Management.
• 1-2 years’ experience in public sector procurement with knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedure.
• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and related policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance, services and procurement of parts for various types of equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract administration.
• Understanding the scientific research environment is an added advantage.
• Ability to identify and resolve challenges in line with the policies and regulations.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently and/or with the team.
Enquires: Mr Phuthi Buthane (012) 808 8000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 October 2023
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.
Click on the link to apply for Senior Buyer https://forms.office.com/r/5fSfwMyJ2N
Click on the link to apply for Buyer x3 https://forms.office.com/r/a9vALpqR5Y
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.