Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following post which has arisen within Makonde Rural District Council.
POST: Procurement Officer – Grade 9
Qualifications and Attributes
• A degree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent • A professional qualification in Supply Chain Management is an added advantage. • Membership of a recognised professional body is an added advantage. • At least 3 years relevant experience • Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act(Chapter 22:23) • Computer literacy • At least 25 years of age • Good communication and negotiation skills • Clean class 4 drivers licence
Job Description
• Oversees the procurement of materials,services and suppliers for Council in accordance with Procurement Laws. • Provides strategic procurement• Developing and implementation of procurement policies and procedures • Interfaces with Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) • Prepares and manages tender documents and reports • Prepares the Annual Procurement Plan.• Manages inventory • Manages the contracts negotiation process with suppliers. • Provides technical procurement guidance/support to line managers.• Provides leadership to the Procurement Management Unit. • Preparation of monthly and annual procurement report • To give procurement procedures and guidelines to the Accounting Officer.
Ladies are encouraged to apply
Interested persons should submit their application letters with detailed CVs including 3 contactable referees together with certified copies of both professional and academic qualifications including a birth certificate by not later than 15 February 2019.
All correspondences must be addressed to :
The Chief Officer P 0 Box 296 Mhangura