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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
REFERENCE NR : VAC02231/21 
JOB TITLE : Manager: Framework Contracts 
JOB LEVEL : D1 
SALARY : R 462 019 – R 770 031 
REPORT TO : HoD: Contract Management 
DIVISION : Supply Chain Management 
DEPT : Contract Management 
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
To manage and implement effective sourcing methodologies and strategies for government Framework contracts with the aim of reducing costs, reducing risk and rationalization of customer spending. 
 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
• Execute sourcing strategies, processes and administration activities for identified framework agreements in order to deliver fast and efficient tender turnaround times as well as achieve business operational efficiencies. 
• Execute fact-based negotiation strategies and tactics as well as support supplier selection processes so as to enhance defined value propositions; 
• Manage customer/supplier/internal stakeholder; relationships to ensure supply chain stability, monitor and drive governance, contract compliance and performance; 
• Manage resources (i.e. budget/finances, assets and human capital) within the business unit to ensure efficient operations; 
• Manage, monitor, analyze and report on Framework contract sourcing related risks, exposures and trends; 
• Drive the execution of strategies for the promotion of the transformation agenda (B-BBEE, SMME, Local content, equity/ownership, industrialization/manufacturing, skills development, black youth, people with disabilities and black women) in order to develop the indigenous ICT sector; 
• Contribute towards building strong, value-adding relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross functional departments. 
 

Qualifications and Experience 
Required Qualification: 3-year National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in: Commerce/ Engineering/ IT /Supply Chain /Logistics/Law. 
 
Experience: A minimum of 5 -6 Years in Procurement and Supply Chain Management of which 3 years must have been in a senior procurement officer role or equivalent. 
1 years’ experience in Public Sector Procurement would be an added advantage, with exposure to the following: 
• Public Finance Management Act 
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 
• Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes and Regulations 
• Treasury Regulations. 
 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: Procurement and supply chain best practices; SCM/Procurement processes, procedures and transaction systems; Basic knowledge of ICT; Basic Sourcing with emphasis on quick turnaround for Lines of Business; Strategy execution; Facilitation of supplier negotiations; Financial management and cost analysis; Supply Value Chain analysis; Risk management; Legal aspects for Procurement; Supplier relationship management; Tender administration and management; and Contract management and purchasing. 
 
Skills: Planning and organising; Financial management; Project management; Integrated change and transformation management; Co-ordination of cross-functional teams (CFTs); Total Cost of Ownership analysis; Strong analytical skills; Problem solving skills; Business Intelligence analytics; Development of KPI’s for suppliers; Savings tracking and reporting; and Business acumen. 
 
Tools and Technology: Computer literacy; Exposure to ERP Systems, Database management systems, Procure-to-pay processes and e-Procurement/e-Tendering will be an added advantage. 
 
Personal Attributes: Strong leadership skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Strong presentation skills; Strong networking, consultation and negotiation skills; and Collaboration and team player. 
 
Other Special Requirements 
The incumbent will be required to undertake travelling to SITA offices country-wide, client sites and suppliers’ offices.
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How to apply 
Kindly send your CV to: Sophia.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 05 March 2021 
 
Disclaimer
SITA is Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. 
• If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for. 
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. 
• SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment. 
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking. 
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only. 
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted 
• CV’s sent to incorrect email address will not be considered