Procurement Officer

The Waterberg District Municipality, situated in Modimolle in the
province of Limpopo, is an equal opportunity employer subscribing
to the Employment Equity Act. The Municipality hereby invites
applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post:

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Budget & Treasury Office
Section: Supply Chain Management
Procurement Officer
Salary: R206 604 - R228 132 per annum plus normal
municipal employees benefits (Level 6)

Requirements: * An appropriate degree/diploma in Finance/
Supply Chain/Purchasing/Procurement Management equivalent to
NQF level 6 · 2-3 years' proven experience in the field of
local government finance, procurement and tender management
* A high level of self-discipline * Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills · Innovation * Analytical, problem-solving and
time-management skills * A thorough knowledge of local
government procurement legislation * Computer literacy • Code C1
driver's licence or equivalent.

Key responsibilities: * Establish and manage an effective demand,
acquisition, logistics, disposal, risk, contract and supply chain
performance management system * Prepare and review procedures,
policies, templates, workflows, standard bid documentation,
standardised reports and systems to ensure an effective system
of acquisition management * Assist in the promotion and
implementation of BEE programmes * Manage the flow/distribution
of SCM information within the Municipality to ensure user
departments are informed of all information pertaining to SCM as
per National Treasury Guidelines · Provide internal support
to Departments on procurement, contract and tendering issues
* Compile statutory reports in terms of the MFMA and the Supply
Chain Management Regulations * Supervise procurement staff in the
SCM Unit · Administer and co-ordinate the public invitation for
quotations, competitive bids and the handling, opening and
recording of bids.

Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV,
originally certified copies of qualifications, academic record, ID and
driver's licence and a covering letter indicating the post applied for.
Forward applications to the Municipal Manager, Waterberg District
Municipality, Private Bag X1018, Modimolle 0510 or hand-deliver
in Room 27 of the Waterberg District Municipality, cnr Harry
Gwala and Church Streets. Faxed or e-mailed applications and
those without the relevant accompanying documents will not be
considered.
All information, including qualifications and references of shortlisted
candidates, will be subjected to personal credential verification
and security clearance.
Further enquiries may be directed to Ms RPT Makibelo, tel. (014)
718-3367, during office hours.
Closing date: 20 May 2011
Should you not be contacted within 60 days of the closing date,
please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The
Waterberg District Municipality reserves the right not to fill the
advertised post.
MV Letsoalo
Municipal Manager