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X2 Buyer: Supply Chain Management (Fixed-Term contract)

A vacancy currently exists for 2x Buyer: Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Addo Elephant National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park for a Fixed Term period of 12 Months. The successful candidate will be responsible for supply chain management in the park and will report to the Practitioner: Supply Chain Management. The successful candidate will not be provided with official accommodation in the park. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Location

Addo Elephant National Park

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • NQF Level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Logistics or a relevant finance related qualification.
  • 2 – 3 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management/Financial administrative environment
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel.
  • Working knowledge of Great Plains financial system will be an added advantage.
  • A working knowledge of relevant legislation, including PFMA; PPPFA; SANParks Policies, General Procurement Guidelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Applicants must be flexible and be able to meet tight deadlines and work without supervision.
  • Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Support And Administer Procurement Processes:

  • Advertise, compile, and conduct the screening of RFQs up to R500,000.
  • Compile the necessary evaluation forms and memos.
  • Coordinate evaluation meetings with end users.
  • Provide secretarial support for evaluation meetings.
  • Assist with the facilitation of negotiations for RFQs below R500,000.
  • Source suppliers through the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
  • Assist with the processing of invoices and payments.
  • Check SCM compliance in accordance with National Treasury Regulations and SCM policies and procedures.
  • Verify that all submitted documentation complies with relevant legislation, as well as internal and external financial policies, processes, and regulations.

Procurement And Demand Management:

  • Provide administrative support throughout the bid and quotation processes in accordance with the Demand Management Plan.
  • Generate purchase orders.
  • Follow up on outstanding invoices with the relevant end users for generated purchase orders.

Records And Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Standard Bidding Documents.
  • Maintain records of all received requisitions and invoices.
  • Submit SCM registers to the Practitioner: SCM on a monthly basis.

Contract Monitoring:

  • Monitor contract management activities and maintain contract registers.
  • Assist with updating contract registers, including expenditure information.
  • Coordinate monthly contract management meetings.
  • Issue formal notices to end users regarding contract expiry dates and expenditure.
  • Send contract expiry notices to service providers.
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Please Note

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B5 job grade as well as allowances and benefits as specified in the conditions of service of SANParks.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

Paterson Grade

B5

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Only Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should apply using the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/536qGge8d9

Email all supporting documents (CV, copies of qualifications, ID, Driver’s license and other relevant documents) to: [email protected] using reference number: SCM BUYER in subject line.

Applications that do not comply with the prescribed procedures and requirements will not be considered and will be regarded as unsuccessful.

For enquiries contact Ilze Jonker on: 042 233 8600

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date

16 November 2026