Buyer

REFERENCE NR : VAC00817/24
JOB TITLE : Buyer
JOB LEVEL : C3
SALARY : R 334 527 – R 501 790
REPORT TO : Manager Procurement
DIVISION : Provincial and Local Consulting
DEPT : SCM: GAUTENG
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To purchase the best Information Communication Technology goods and services at best value for SITA and government and ensure that supply chain management resources are focused on most priority ICT areas for government.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Process and re-assign purchase requisitions
• Verification and validation of supporting documents to the process relating to the creation of purchase orders
• Creation of Purchase Orders
• Monitor compliance to regulations, and any instructions issued by National Treasury from time to time
• Facilitate the expediting of purchase orders

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Grade 12 PLUS 1 – 2-year National Higher Certificate in Business Management/ Logistics and/ or
Commercial law or any qualification in the relevant discipline equivalent to NQF level 5.
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience within the Supply Chain Management and Procurement environment. ICT
procurement experience will be an advantage Experience in Public Sector Procurement would be an added
advantage, with exposure to the following: Public Finance Management Act Preferential Procurement Policy
Framework Act Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes and Regulations Treasury Regulation.

Technical Competencies Description
Basic Knowledge and understanding of: Procurement and supply chain best practices SCM/Procurement
processes, procedures and transaction systems Knowledge and market understanding of the ICT environment
Purchasing and order management knowledge with emphasis on quick turnaround times for clients and Lines of
Business Demand forecasting and planning Facilitation of supplier negotiations Supply Value Chain analysis Legal
aspects for Procurement Tender administration and management Contract management and purchasing Order
management/Procure-to-pay.
Technical Competencies: Business Writing, Financial Accounting, Information Management, Management
Accounting, Supply Chain Management, and Corporate Governance.

Other Special Requirements
N/A.
How to apply
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the following process;

1. Register using your ID and personal information;
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Employment & Labour;
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;

Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access www.eservices.gov.za, then follow the below steps:

1. Click on “Employment & Labour;
2. Click on “Recruitment Citizen”
3. Login using your username and password
4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs
   For queries/support contact egovsupport@sita.co.za OR call 080 1414 882
   CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered

Closing Date: 04 October 2023
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated
groups.

• If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
  unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference
  number of the position you are applying for.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
  Authority (SAQA).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract,
  verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
• CV’s sent to incorrect email address will not be considered

All the best with your applications