Procurement Manager – Procurement Management Unit (1 Post).

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
 Superintends the procurement of materials, services and supplies and ensures compliance
to relative legislation and statutes.
 Championing the development and the implementation of the procurement plan for the
University.
 Formulation of internal controls around the procurement cycle and identification and
management of risks associated with procurement.
 Accurately and timeously advising the Vice-Chancellor on all procurement issues.
 Preparing bidding documents in compliance with provisions of the Public Procurement
and Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23].
 Managing bidding processes, bidding meetings, clarifications and receipt and opening of
bids.
 Managing the evaluation of bids and any post-qualification negotiations required.
 Advising and actively participating in the evaluation committee.
 Preparing evaluation reports, including contract award recommendations, where
necessary.
 Submitting all evaluation reports to the Accounting Officer, with confirmation that the
procedure followed has complied with the Procurement Act.
 Preparing contract documents and amendments.
 Managing procurement contracts.
 Preparing procurement reports and submitting them to the Vice-Chancellor.
 Any other duties as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be in possession of a Degree in Purchasing and Supply and a Masters’
Degree in Purchasing and Supply. In addition, applicants must have at least eight (8) years’
post-qualification relevant experience in Purchasing and Supply, of which five (5) years
should be at managerial level, within a university or higher education institution environment

How to Apply

Conditions of Service
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered, details of which will
be disclosed to shortlisted candidates only.
Application Procedure
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae
(giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications,
employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and names, addresses (including email) and
telephone numbers of three contactable referees and copies of certificates must be emailed to the
registrar@lsu.ac.zw in a single continuous PDF file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the
subject line.
Application letters should be addressed to:
The A/Deputy Registrar
Human Resources & Administration
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane

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