Manager Jobs at University of South Africa (UNISA) in Unisarand ma

  Job Title: Manager

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA


OFFICE OF THE PRO VICE CHANCELLOR

DIRECTORATE: PROCUREMENT



MANAGER :DEMAND AND ACQUISITION

Ref. Procurement/ ManDemand/P6/311-2012)





The purpose of this position is to manage the Purchasing Division and function of the institution in order to ensure that all commodities are purchased at the most competitive prices from the most appropriate suppliers at the required quantities within the approved budget and according to the institution’s guidelines and policies.



Requirements



· B Com Degree / Degree in Supply Chain management

· 10 years experience in Purchasing and Finance Functions of which 5 years must be on a managerial level within Procurement environment.

· Knowledge of applicable Legislation

· Computer literate in respect of office automation packages such as Word processing, internet, Oracle and Microsoft Packages.

· Proficiency in English (verbal and written skills)

· Good organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills

· Good problem solving, analytical skills, time management, customer service and deadlines

· Ability to work under pressure and relate with colleagues at different levels

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to work independently and accurately.



Recommendation



· Experience in procurement of goods and services in higher educational sector.

· Knowledge of Oracle E business suite



Duties



· Participate actively in the review of the Directorate’s Strategic Plan and alignment of the Division’s plans

· Ensure that the Division’s three year plans and policies fully support the Directorate and the Division’s plan

· Develop and implement Procurement related policies, procedures and control systems

· Ensure that non compliance and irregularities on Purchase of goods and Services are reported

· Implement auditor’s recommendations and controls as per audit report

· Advise on sourcing and contracting the best possible price and services

· Managing supplier relationship.

· Manage staff performance



Assumption of duty: As soon as possible
Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date: 22 June 2012



Enquiries: (012) 429 3861 Mr I Raulinga (HR Staffing & Client Services)



· The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE, ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of all educational qualifications and identity documents.

· Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications must accompany applications.

· UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.

· The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer.

· The prescribed application form is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/

· UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position.

· Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.

· Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan.



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How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications must be posted to Unisa, HR: Staffing, PO Box 392 Unisarand 0003

Hand delivered applications can be deposited into the Application Box (marked HUMAN RESOURCES) situated at Muckleneuk Campus: OR Tambo Building, Main Entrance.

All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date.


Deadline:29th June 2012