The South African Revenue Service (SARS)·Free State, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 3, 2026
Job Purpose
To provide expertise, advice, and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, driving & managing the process of procuring goods and services through the 3 quote processes for the relevant business units or cost centres. (The ceiling of these items will be between R2 000 and R1000 000, using the 80/20 process of evaluation), RFQ and Governance evaluation criteria in place, to continuously enhance service delivery.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) and or related qualifications with 3-4 years' experience in a Supply Chain environment, of which 1-2 years knowledge within a Procurement environment.
#Alternatively
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years' experience in a Supply Chain environment, of which 1-2 years knowledge within a Procurement environment.
Job Outputs:
Process
Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation. (I)
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.(I)
Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation. (I)
Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
Advise and assist business users to raise requisitions for goods and services by providing input and advise on items descriptions & estimated prices.
Execute purchasing activities including unpacking and translating of functional or technical specifications as required in the RFQ process.
Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value for money.
Oversee and coordinate the entire Expediting Process, cognisant of the fact that suppliers need to be paid within 30 days.
Request and analyse quotations in line with purchasing policies and procedures to determine favourable procurement source as determined by 80:20 RFQ processes.
Submit compliance reports to government departments and agencies when required.
Ensure that procurement function complies with all statutory requirements, SARS policies & procedures & complies with National Treasury requirements.
Governance
Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
People
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
Finance
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.
Client
Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.