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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Peromnes Grade : Peromnes Grade 06 (R1 149 829.12 CTC Per Annum)
Location : Head Office (Pretoria)
Duration : Permanent
Reporting Line : Manager- Supply Chain Management
Overall Job Purpose: Procurement of goods and services and SCM Compliance Management
 
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee and monitor the ordering process and resolution of order queries.
  • Conduct the procurement of strategic CGS projects.
  • Prepare National Treasury monthly information report.
  • Ensure compliance with National Treasury regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with the Auditor General Supply Chain Management Compliance Checklist.
  • Conduct demand management and progress tracking.
  • To oversee and ensure that needs assessment is done on all purchases.
  • To ensure that an expenditure analysis for purchases of major assets is done.
  • To ensure that budges are not exceeded.
  • Conduct compliance with the implementation of PPPFA.
  • Handle complex procurement projects with the application of Quality Based Selection (QSB)
  • Handle the procurement of externally funded project.
  • Understanding and application of Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCSB) procurement.
  • Understanding and application of procurement by other means.
  • Oversee and assure accurate compilation of bid documentation.
  • Monitor Supply Chain Management turnaround times and reporting.
  • Conduct International Bid processes.
  • Ensure that bid files are prepared and bid responses are filled.
  • Assist the Supply Chain Manager with the collection of information, developing and writing of policy and procedures for the Supply chain unit.
  • Train end-users on SCM policy and procedures to both internal and external clients.
  • Supervision, management and administration of SCM staff.
  • Conduct performance reviews of SCM staff.
  • Perform reasonable duties as may be delegated by the Supply Chain Manager from time to time.
 
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Maintain high level of integrity
  • Able to work in a group and individually
  • Handle confidential information
  • Work under pressure
  • Assertive and ethnical leadership
Knowledge and Experience
  • 12 years or more experience in Supply Chain Management.
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office)
  • SAP advantageous
 
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Matric and;
  • B Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
 
 


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The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
 
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za. Please quote the position title (Senior Procurement Specialist) as reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
 
Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.
 
Closing Date: 03 October 2022