Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
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Senior Professional Officer - ISM Tenders & Contracts (Preference will be given to internal candidates)
Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in SCM or Commercial Law
Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience in an Inventory and Stores environment
3 years supervisory experience
Understanding of tender life cycle and Municipal Systems Act and MFMA
Understanding of the SCM Legislative framework
Computer literacy in MS Office applications and Enterprise
Resource Planning Systems (SAP), CRMS
In depth knowledge and experience of the functionality of ERP systems (e.g. SAP relating to Accounting, Financial
Management and Materials management)
In depth knowledge of inventory, stores, project, tender management and administration principles, procedures and processes
Knowledge of Council’s financial policies and procedures and relevant financial systems
Experience in Materials Management system will be an added advantage
Excellent analytical abilities, attention to detail, communication and report writing skills
Valid driver’s license with own vehicle
Key Performance Areas
Oversee the Inventory & Stores Management contracts and tenders
Oversee contractual spend
Ensure stakeholder relationship management and engagement of both internal and external stakeholders
Manage, coordinate and control the implementation of systems, procedures and controls relating to the monitoring of activities and progress of Inventory and
Stores Management’s Internal Project Managers and Contract Managers
Draft technical specifications as per business requirements
Manage tender preparation process, act as Chairperson forbid specifications and bid evaluation committees Draft reports to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) bid adjudication committeeInitiate and guide access to applicable citywide/transversal tenders
Assist, guide and advise on post-award Legal related matters
Keep abreast of new legislation, government policy, best practice and relevant external factors
General administration
Supervise and manage staff in the performance and execution of duties.
Ensure effective contract administration
Implement contracts risk management register for effective risk mitigation