PROCUREMENT MANAGER (GRADE 9) – UMGUZA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the below mentioned positions at Umguza Rural District Council

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

⦁ Planning all procurement activities for the Council Advising on adoption of the appropriate procurement methods by the organisation
⦁ Ensuring that procurement procedures and regulations are adhered to at all times.
⦁ Preparation of bidding documents for Council in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23)
⦁ Preparation of procurement plans and returns
⦁ Ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time
⦁ Provide technical procurement guidance to line managers
⦁ Provide leadership to the Procurement Management Unit (PMU)
⦁ To work closely with all departments in their supply chain activities
⦁ Procures Council goods through PMU
⦁ Advise the Accounting Officer on all procurement matters.
⦁ Coordinate disposal of obsolete assets
⦁ Ensures delivery of all procured goods and services

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
⦁ Higher National Diploma/Degree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent
⦁ At least 2 years relevant experience
⦁ Strong knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23) and other procurement regulations in Zimbabwe
⦁ Strong communication and negotiation skills.
⦁ A clean record of service within the Local Government fraternity desirable
⦁ Computer literacy is a must.