Assistant Manager for Procurement – Jwaneng Town Council
Job Description
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Jwaneng Town Council is mandated to deliver of quality social development services and environmentally sustainable Municipal infrastructure through effective local governance for improved lives of Jwaneng Community
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified Botswana Citizens for the below mentioned post tenable in Jwaneng.
VACANCY
POST: Assistant Manager (Procurement)
SALARY: D2 (P305 664 – P337 068) per annum
QUALIFICATION: Degree in Strategic Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply level 6 or any other related field.
EXPERIENCE: At least ten (10) years relevant work experience in Purchasing, Supply and Materials Management, two (2) of which should have been served as Principal Procurement Officer.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
BENEFITS: Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%) Pension Fund (Govt, pays 15% Employee pays 5%)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To facilitate formulation of tender contracts between suppliers and the council as well as provide advise on compliance to procurement regulations and guidelines.
DUTIES:
1. Advises the Council on stock range of different quantities of supplies to ensure that adequate stocks are held to meet the demand.
2. Monitors contractual agreements to ensure compliance, recommends amendments and extensions to contracts and advises on contractual rightsand obligations.
3. Facilitates bulk procurement of supplies to ensure compliance with local procurement programme.
4. Conducts market research to ensure that advertised specifications are aligned to the new product developments.
5. Analyses material and equipment losses; investigates losses; discusses findings with management; recommends policy and procedure changes; prepares and coordinates the implementation of changes.
6. Authorises purchase orders of authorised limit and submits exceeding amount to the supervisor for approval.
7. Authorises disposal of obsolete/unserviceable goods.
8. Manages the inventory of the Council’s assets.
9. Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.
Key Competencies
⦁ Adhering to Principles and Values
⦁ Relating and Networking
⦁ Analyzing
⦁ Learning and Researching
!• Planning and Organizing
⦁ Delivering Results and Meeting Customer
Expectations
⦁ Following Instructions and Procedures
⦁ Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Full name, address and date of birth; I Qualifications supported by certified copies of Certificates, transcripts, Identity Card and
Two (2) references for a period less than twelve (12) months. Copy of appointment letter to present post.
Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
In case of serving officers, applications should be routed through Chief Executives, applications not so routed
would not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates would be responded to, we are unable to respond to all applicants.
Applications should be addressed to:
Town Clerk
Jwaneng Town Council
Private Bag 01
Jwaneng
CLOSING DATE: 9th March 2023.
