CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To take responsibility of the procurement function by providing guidance to the university staff. To procure on a daily basis in line with the supply chain policy and legislation.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1.Procure, maintain and oversee the procurement function on a daily basis

• 2. Pre - tender submissions;

3. Liaise with suppliers and end users.

• 4. Liaise with business unit managers to ensure that bills of quantities, job specifications or Terms of Reference are clearly defined and presented to Manager: Procurement

5. Oversee and execute the purchase of capital and overseas purchases.

6. Responsible for the new approval of the new creditors according to audit requests.

• 7. Compile a detailed weekly procurement report to the Manager

8.Manage and assists in the testing, quality assurance and system performance of the University ITS Procurement, Stores and Assets Systems including training.

8. Ad hoc tasks in the Procurement function

9. Maintenance of PURCO contracts

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Computer knowledge (Excel, Word Perfect, Windows, ITS, Email).
• General office administration.
• Good human relations.
• Good communication abilities.
• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to BBBEE and PPPFA.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus 3 year relevant qualification in Supply Chain/Economics/ Logistics Management
• ·        2 – 5 years purchasing and supply chain experience