Buyer at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose 

• To provide expertise, advice, and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, driving & managing the process of procuring goods and services through the 3 quote processes for the relevant business units or cost centres. (The ceiling of these items will be between R2 000 and R1000 000, using the 80/20 process of evaluation), RFQ and Governance evaluation criteria in place, to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) and or related qualifications with 3-4 years' experience in a Supply Chain environment, of which 1-2 years knowledge within a Procurement environment.

#Alternatively

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ experience in a Supply Chain environment, of which 1-2 years knowledge within a Procurement environment.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation. (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.(I)
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation. (I)
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
• Advise and assist business users to raise requisitions for goods and services by providing input and advise on items descriptions & estimated prices.
• Execute purchasing activities including unpacking and translating of functional or technical specifications as required in the RFQ process.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value for money.
• Oversee and coordinate the entire Expediting Process, cognisant of the fact that suppliers need to be paid within 30 days.
• Request and analyse quotations in line with purchasing policies and procedures to determine favourable procurement source as determined by 80:20 RFQ processes.
• Submit compliance reports to government departments and agencies when required.
• Ensure that procurement function complies with all statutory requirements, SARS policies & procedures & complies with National Treasury requirements.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability (V)
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency (V)
• Honesty and Integrity (V)
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect (V)
• Trust (V)
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Supply Chain Analysis

Technical competencies

• Financial Acumen
• Reporting
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Efficiency improvement
• Standard operating procedure compliance
• Negotiation Skills
• Expenditure Management
• Record Maintenance
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Knowledge
• Product Knowledge
• Contract Management

Deadline:29th October,2026