Active Jobs at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Inventory management.
• Receiving of orders from suppliers.
• Packing of store item properly on shelfs.
• Distribution of orders to end -users/business units.
• Issuing of store items to end -users/business units.
• Creation of purchase requisition for store replenishment.
• Conduct Monthly Inventory count.
• Ensure inventory discrepancies are justified & recorded for audit purpose.
• Processing of invoices received from suppliers/service providers.
• Follow-up on outstanding Purchase orders/Invoices with suppliers.
• Receive of deliveries and distribution of orders.
• Attend monthly account meetings.
• Keep a proper record management system.
• Attend to all queries related to warehouse management.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Logistics/Supply chain/Purchasing/ Procurement.
• A minimum of 1 year’ experience in warehouse management.
• Knowledge of PFMA and Inventory management.
• Communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Customer service Orientation.
• Computer literacy with solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel & Outlook.
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

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Description

• Processing of transactions in line with the National Treasury Act and ARC policies and procedures.
• Review of specification and advise end users/business unit.
• Processing of purchase requisitions by issuing of request for quotation (RFQ) to suppliers.
• Keep RFQ register up to date.
• Evaluation of quotations together with end-user/business unit.
• Prepare score sheets and evaluation reports.
• Present evaluation report to the Institute Bid adjudication Committee (IBAC).
• Issuing of orders to suppliers for deliveries.
• Follow up on open orders.
• Provide feedback to business unit on Purchase requisition and order status.
• Ensure proper record keeping.
• Attend on all queries related to SCM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/B Com/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management (SCM) specifically in Sourcing, Supply Management or Purchasing Management.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the Supply chain management or similar environment.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and related legislation.
• Demonstrate understanding of communication between end users, SCM, Finance and service providers and importance of providing feedback on progress.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Exposure to SAGE system.
• Good analytical skills, report writing and organisational skills.
   

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Description

• Installation and maintenance of ICT hardware, software and network equipment.
• Installing, upgrading and providing user support on software.
• Setting, Maintaining and monitoring security of the network and applications.
• Consult with Senior Systems Administrator/ICT Service Delivery Manager or CO Engineers where required to ensure information systems operate effectively.
• Performing backups in line with DRP, BCP and Backup and Restoration policies.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to End Users as per ITSM call log system.
• Managing relationships with End Users and Management in absence of a Senior Systems Administrator.
• Ensuring effective delivery of ICT Strategy initiatives and projects.
• Maintain hardware and software asset register as well as the hardware leasing register and ensuring effective lifecycle planning processes.
• Taking part in management through reporting to the internal Institute ICT Committee and report monthly to the ICT Service Delivery Manager in absence of a Senior Systems Administrator.
• Manage the telephone system environment, including creation deletion and changing of telephone extensions and the creation and deletion of PIN codes for external dialling.
• Distribution of detailed telephone reports from Telephone Management System.
• Manage the printing environment, including the creation and deletion of printing codes/user accounts.
• Assist SCM through consultation with the acquisition of ICT related Services and equipment requested by the institute.
• Manage and/or assist with corporate projects such as hardware refresh (Desktop/Laptop/Servers) or new service deployment, or current system expansions.

Requirements

• National Diploma in IT or related profession.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an ICT Support function.
• Microsoft certification will be an advantage.
• ITIL certification will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communication and planning skills.