Manager: Procurement Division at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities
The Head: Procurement is primarily responsible for:

• Strategic and operational management for the Procurement Division;
• Compliance and governance;
• Oversee the maintenance and development of procurement systems;
• Service excellence and governance;
• Stakeholder and risk management;
• Performance and resource management of staff in the Division.
   

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Honours Degree: Supply Chain Management (SCM)/Law/Commerce;
• A total of seven years working experience in commercial /procurement and/or finance background;
• Five years appropriate management/supervisory experience;
• Five years’ experience with procurement policies, practices and systems;
• Five years experience working with commercial tender processes;
• Five years in-dept knowledge of B-BBEE and preferential procurement legislation.
   

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Procurement processes;
• Supplier evaluation;
• BBBEE principles and application;
• Procurement policies and procedures;
• Contracts and SLA’s;
• Planning and organisational abilities;
• Cognitive skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Inter-personal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Conflict handling skills;
• Presentation skills;
• High ethical standards;
• Positive interaction with external as well as internal stakeholders;
• Keep up to date with best practices;
• Provide leadership and guidance within the Department as well as institution wide in procurement related matters.
   

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Masters’ Degree in SCM or Commercial Law;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management;
• Experience in Higher Education Sector.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.