SCM Officer: Acquisition Management Services
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About the role
The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring a SCM Officer: Acquisition Management Services in Demand and Acquisition Management, based in Head Office - Zwelitsha. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference number to quote: DOE75/10/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Assist to coordinate the development of specifications, terms of references and administer quotation/bidding procedures.
- Assist to provide bid documents, maintain service provide database, analyse procurement request for quotation.
- Assist in generating orders for the procurement of goods and services in line with approved quotation or bid awards.
- Implement systems to monitor compliance and control, coordinate improved service delivery.
- Coordinate, consolidate and compile performance and financial reports for all procurement contracts in the Department.
- Develop and ensure proper record keeping systems, retention and retrieval of records are implemented in line with departmental policies.
- Supervise junior staff within the Contracts Management Unit.
- Allocate and ensure quality of work.
- Personnel development.
- Assess staff performance.
- Apply discipline.
Requirements
- Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management/Supply Chain Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Administration/Management/Finance/Accounting/Economics/Internal Audit.
- 3 years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution.
- A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.