Manufacturing

Procurement Specialist

National Credit Regulator (NCR)·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingFull TimeContract
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Requirements:

  • The purpose of this role is to provide support to the SCM Manager and contribute to the effective delivery of supply chain management services within the NCR. The successful candidate must have at least a three-year tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Finance, together with a minimum of five years' relevant procurement experience, three years must be within a public sector environment. The position requires a high level of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct. Membership of CIPS would be an added advantage.

Duties:

  • Ensure the implementation of the procurement policies and procedures within the NCR in line with the relevant governance frameworks and legislations.
  • To provide supply chain management service and support to all departments within the NCR. Reviews departmental requests and selects/advise on the appropriate procurement method/strategies.
  • To facilitate the end-to-end bidding process (BSC, BEC, and presentation to Adjudication committee).
  • To ensure and verify that all NCR procurement processes are compliant.
  • To act as a backup of the Senior Procurement Officer when required.
  • To respond to all Audit Related queries.
  • To facilitate detailed training to coordinators and supervisors to increase ease of operation and compliance.
  • Ensure the compliance review of all transactions from the Procurement Administrator, Procurement officer and Office Coordinators in terms of accuracy and completeness as per the NCR policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the BBBEE verification process in line with the Act and Legislation.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports and presentations as and when required for (ARMC, National Treasury, Operational Risk reports and departmental presentations).
  • Identify and Update the Risk register on quarterly basis.
  • Identify the new regulations and update the SCM policy amendment document as and when required.
  • When required process requisitions and purchase Orders with accuracy and draft reports based on the procurement spend on designated groups.

Knowledge:

  • In-depth working knowledge of the PPPFA, SCM regulations from National Treasury and BBBEE requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop solutions and detect errors.
  • Consistent and reliable.
  • Working knowledge of great plains dynamics
  • Possess a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated detail orientation with ability to produce accurate work product.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work with competing deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally and adapt to a wide variety of different communication styles both inside and outside the organization.
  • Managing the procurement of products and services.
  • Managing and maintaining contract and tender registers.
  • Negotiating and drafting contract terms and conditions.
  • Ensuring compliance with all related laws and regulations.
  • Analyzing and evaluating supplier performance.
  • Report Writing /drafting daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Contracts Management.
  • BSC, BEC and BAC Processes and compliance.

Skills

  • High level of integrity and ethics
  • High Level of numerical accuracy skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective planning and time management.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Advanced knowledge of Computer Skills (word and excel).
  • Project management
  • Ability to handle pressure and be deadline driven.
  • Strong Negotiation skills; Assertiveness.
  • Accuracy and attentive to details (Requisition to Supplier Quote).
  • High attention to detail; Ability to work under pressure.
  • Flexible and motivated team member.
  • Able to communicate with people on all levels.

Knowledge:

  • In depth knowledge of public sector procurement processes and standards.
  • PFMA.
  • National Treasury Regulations and reporting.
  • CSD, E-tender portal, Government tender Bulletin tendering processes.

Closing Date: 20 July 2026

Key skills

BachelorsNational Diploma

At a glance

Company

National Credit Regulator (NCR)

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 17, 2026

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