Buyer at TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority)

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:

Acquisition of goods & services, in line with the Delegation of Authority

• Review requisitions from Requesting Departments and ensure requisitions are realistic and aligned to the goods or services required.
• Conduct market analysis and advise on the best approach to the market.
• Acquire Goods and services within the contracted targets and timelines.
• Assist user departments with briefing sessions and site inspections where necessary.
• Attend and resolve any procurement of goods and services queries timely.
• Provide inputs to the policies, procedures and templates.

Assist with Contract Administration

• Submit complete packs of acquisition to Contract Administration.

Filing of procurement documents

• Ensure that all procurement documents are timeously and accurately filed in SharePoint.

Internal & External Audit

• Ensure submission of relevant information as requested by auditors within the prescribed timelines.

And ensure the following:

• Clarifications submitted to the auditors within the prescribed period.
• Audit findings management response submitted within prescribed timelines
• Inputs into the management action plan to address findings.
• Resolution of management action plans within the prescribed timelines

Reporting

• Contribute to the monthly report on procurement through RFQs timelines
• Contribute to the Monthly report on procurement progress report

Organisational Participation

• Participate in organisational activities including serving in established structures and forums.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Proactively engage requesting departments on their requisitions and also propose best solution for their needs.
• Provide feedback to client departments on procurement progress and the outcome.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma in Procurement / Supply Chain or any other relevant field of study
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public procurement and / or purchasing / buying.
• Experience and knowledge of end-to-end tendering process is a must
• Knowledge/understanding of National Treasury instruction Note, PFMA is preferred.