Procurement Manager (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts procurement in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23) and any other policies.
Initiates and coordinates annual procurement planning based on the approved operational plan and approved budget.
Coordinates the bidding processes including pre-bid meetings, ensuring that bidding documents comply with set provisions and guidelines.
Develops sound, cost-effective strategies for the procurement of goods and services.
Maintains accurate and complete records for all procurements of services for the University.
Ensures that procurement achieves maximum value of public expenditure with available financial resources.
Conducts cost analysis and setting benchmarks for improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelorโs Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing and Supply Management.
Masterโs Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management /Purchasing and Supply Management.
Professional membership such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management (CIPS), Supply Chain Association of Zimbabwe (SCAZ) or equivalent is a must.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in public procurement.
Working knowledge of the electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23).
Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified
copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and
curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth,
qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability,
telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email
addresses should be sent to human.resources@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 20 September 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.