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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TENDERS AND CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT
Reference Number: AFIN/2019/006
Application form
Closes: Wednesday, 19 June 2019
Location: Pretoria
Job type: Permanent
 
 
This exciting career opportunity is available to an appropriately qualified and experienced candidate to develop, implement and maintain effective, efficient and transparent SCM systems within SANBI, in conformity with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 as amended with respect to Procurement from R500 000 and above, and Contract Management.
 
The successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements: a formal three-year Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Public Management/Logistics/Finance/Purchasing Management (Legal qualification will be an added advantage), plus at least 5 - 10 years’ professional experience in the Supply Chain Management field, of which (3) three years must be at middle management level. Knowledge of the Supply Chain Management framework, the Public Finance Management Act & Treasury Regulations is essential.
 
 
The candidate must be proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint) as well as have a valid Code B drivers’ license with (1) one year’s practical driving experience.
 
Key responsibilities: 
  • Management of procurement plan.
  • Manage the implementation of SCM policies and delegations.
  • Management and facilitation of bids and three bid committees.
  • Contract administration.
  • Management of contract performance.
  • Supervise employees to ensure sound financial, tenders, contracts and travel management.
 
SANBI offers an all-inclusive remuneration package of R 733 257 per annum.


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Please note
  1. Applications must be accompanied by a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum requirements are met, as well as the names and contact details of at least three referees.
  2. A skills test and competency assessment will be conducted as part of the selection process.
 
All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.
 
Contact Mr Steve Mahlangu on (012) 843 5217 or (preferably) forward the completed application form, a letter, and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax (012) 843 5222.
 
Postal applications are to be addressed to:
Assistant Director: Human Resources,
South African National Biodiversity Institute,
Private Bag X101,
Pretoria,
0001. 
 
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.