A relevant recognised 3-year qualification (Degree or National Diploma) plus at least 2-years practical experience in contract management including purchasing/selling environment (dealing with purchasing and selling of goods/services through quotations or tenders); plus Valid Driving Licence.
Compile Service Level Agreements in consultation with Legal Service; Facilitate the signing of Service Level Agreements by service providers; Monitor and report on the quarterly performance of contractors; Administer breach of contract and default procedures in terms of the General and Special Conditions of Contract; Assist with queries from Contractors and Internal Stakeholders; Consider, compile and present memoranda to the Bid Committee and delegated official regarding the requests for price adjustments, cession of contracts, transfer, extension, expansion, amendment and termination of contracts; Liaise with Legal Services regarding the breach/termination of contracts and/or restriction of service providers/suppliers; Maintain the departmental Contract Register, Register of Complaints and Poor Performance and Register of Legal Advice sought; Monitor the contract expiry dates and liaise timeously with the end user in terms of the renewal of contracts; Consult various databases in the execution of assigned tasks; Consult with National Treasury regarding restriction/blacklisting of service providers/suppliers;
Knowledge of SCM Practices, processes and procedures. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement and other applicable financial legislation; Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS or similar transversal procurement systems and electronic quotation systems.
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Access; Good verbal and written communication skills; organisational and planning skills; report writing, problem solving and numeracy skills.
Ability to work within a team as well as independently whilst focused on achieving targets; ability to prioritize and organize work whilst functioning under pressure to handle high volumes and meet strict deadlines; disciplined, orderly, systematic; effective communication and maintenance of good interpersonal relationships.