Senior Infrastructure Procurement Officer (REF NO. HRM/28/24) at Lepelle Northern Water

Minimum Job Requirements: 

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Civil Engineering coupled with at least 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment, of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. 
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Professional registration with professional body will be advantageous. 

Competencies: 

• Must have thorough knowledge of Supply Chain Management Policies and Procedures (PPPFA, BBBEE and PFMA) 
• Service Delivery Innovation 
• Problem Solving and Analysis 
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus 
• People Management and Empowerment 
• Programme and Project Management 
• Financial Management and Change Management 
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.) 
• Time management 
• Strong business acumen and ethics 
• Have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels 
• Good presentation skills 
• Report writing skills Ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours. 

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Examining, analysing and managing the department`s infrastructure specifications and requisitions 
• Procurement of infrastructure related projects through tender and RFQ process and procedure 
• Compile tender documents for infrastructure projects together with project manager 
• Ensures that the tender documents comply with CIDB requirements for tender documents before advertising the tender or the RFQ 
• Compile the procurement Plan for infrastructure related projects for above R1 million or as determined by National Treasury 
• Recommend infrastructure related specifications and ensure that the specifications comply with the relevant infrastructure legislation and CIDB prescripts 
• Advise on suitable sourcing strategies for infrastructure related projects 
• Manage and report on the infrastructure procurement plan progress on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis Advise the bid specification, bid evaluation and end users on infrastructure projects specifications and evaluations in line with CIDB and applicable SCM prescripts Provide support in the bid and quotation process relating to infrastructure procurement and ensure compliance 
• Provide support to legal services on preparation or review of infrastructure contracts to ensure that documents are aligned to GCC, NEC, FIDIC, JBCC Standards depending on the nature of the contract
• Organise infrastructure procurement training through CIDB or any other relevant institution for bid committee members (annually) 
• Directly supervise SCM subordinates and related services responsible for infrastructure procurement 
• Ensures compliance and monitor the system in terms of the PFMA and all relevant pieces of legislation related to infrastructure projects and services 
• Implement, update and report on Risk and Audit action plan related to infrastructure procurement 
• Ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours 
• Ensure compliance with all LNW policies, procedures and code of ethics