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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
 
Advert – Procurement Associate
WSCS-01
 
The position of Procurement Associate is vacant. The Procurement Associate will report directly to the Senior Manager: Procurement and forms part of the Corporate Services Division. 
The position is based at Head Office, Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
 

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The Procurement Associate will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Procurement through the following KPA’s:
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
  • Assist and participate in the development of an annual procurement plan
  • Develop and maintain procurement template documentation and process flows
  • Assist in the preparation of the adjudication documentation
  • Coordinate and administration of the registration, vetting and development of suppliers
  • Coordinate the administration of the Bid Committee system
  • Maintain the supplier database
  • Coordinate procedural administrative duties
 

Qualification requirements are:
  • Certificate or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years sound knowledge of and experience in supply chain management process, systems and procedures
  • Proven ability to prioritize work load
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to confidentially interact at all levels within and outside the Scheme
  • Proactive, trustworthy and high output drive individual.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite
  • Solid organizational skills
  • Good communication and writing skills
  • Attention to detail
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Should you be interested, please apply for the position by emailing your CV to jobs@gems.gov.za
 
The closing date for applications is 22 July 2021.
Should you not hear from us by 30 September 2021, please consider your application unsuccessful
 
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Information provided is used for Employment Equity purposes.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za. 
***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.

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