SUMMARY:
The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.
POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any relevant qualification (NQF7).
- 7 years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Logistics management or strategic sourcing roles, preferably in higher education or public sector organizations at least 3 years at a supervisory role
- Technical and Systems Proficiency on MS and any relevant ERP System (Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP, Microsoft Suit - MS)
DUTIES: - Contribute to portfolio strategy & facilitates implementation of plan
- Set goals, objectives & priorities aligned with strategy for portfolio
- Manage human resources & other resources as per structure
- Engage with internal stakeholders to facilitate objectives achievement
- Manage & implement special projects as directed by senior leadership
- Monitor results, measures & business process execution against approved plan
- Submit progress reports on plan achievement & emerging issues
- Plan & prepare for the budget process for own portfolio
- Implement & manage financial management protocols & prescripts
- Manage & monitor budget expenditure within the portfolio
- Manage resource economically & prevent unauthorised, wasteful expenditure
- Stay abreast with the procurement policy framework
- Disseminate policy & procedures to internal stakeholders
- Implement approved procurement policies and procedures
- Monitor supplier compliance with BBBEE requirements
- Monitor maintenance of SCM supplier / contracts database
- Report on procurement statistics, metrics, savings / continuous improvement
- Report on projects/initiatives with commensurate savings
- Provide input into the procurement strategy development
- Analyse supply chain demand planning requests received from stakeholders
- Analyse market trends, assess suppliers & add to supplier list
- Interpret data analytics from tools to monitor demand process performance
- Manage the SCM Demand & Acquisition end-to-end processes
- Manage the bidding process for procurement projects
- Monitor & controls accurate record keeping of procurement processes
- Report to management the status of demand & acquisition process outcomes
- Evaluate outsourced contracts/SLA's/Suppliers
- Provide input in the Procurement & Supplier Management Policy
- Implement supplier management and procurement policy and procedures
- Liaise with strategic suppliers on special matters/issues
- Monitor correctness of bid documents / tenders / contracts / SLA's
- Report on contractual issues, metrics and other related information
SKILLS REQUIRED:- Leadership and Capacity Building
- Ethics, Integrity & Governance
- Project and Contract Management
- Technical and Systems Proficiency (ERP, MS)
- Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Planning
- Supply Chain Management (SCM) Compliance
- Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Support
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and report writing
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Risk and Cost Management
- Analytical
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities,
- Organizational skills
- Excellent negotiation
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Interpersonal and Assertiveness skills
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.
1. Applications must be accompanied by:
a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d) Copies of the applicant’s qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA
2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4.Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Siyamthanda Sigodi on and .
The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage. University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
