Procurement Admin Officer

What you will need

• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of SCM policies, prescripts and practices, knowledge of Public Service Regulation and Public Service Act, Computer Literate (SCM System, MS Word, Excel), Understanding and application of SCM and PFMA Prescripts.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations.
• Planning and Organising Skills, Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Financial management skills and Project Management skills.

Experience

A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management / Public Procurement Management with 1 year experience in Supply Chain Management.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of SCM policies, prescripts and practices, knowledge of Public Service Regulation and Public Service Act, Computer Literate (SCM System, MS Word, Excel), Understanding and application of SCM and PFMA Prescripts.
• Planning and Organising Skills, Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Financial management skills and Project Management skills.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain contract and commitment register.
• Render Contract administration.
• Assist to manage the lease agreements in the Department in terms of RT3 and providing support to line function in this regard.
• Monitor supplier performance.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

Apply online using the application link below. Follow the application directions in the official circular.

• Application method: Online
• Enquiries: Ms Lindiwe Mthimunye
• Telephone: (012) 309 3255

Please note

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s licence etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
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