Buyer: Supply Chain Management (Fixed Term-contract)

A vacancy currently exists for 1x Buyer: Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Garden Route National Park for a Fixed Term period of 12 Months. The successful candidate will be responsible for supply chain management in the park and will report to the Practitioner: Supply Chain Management. The position is based in Wilderness, the successful candidate will be responsible for securing their own accommodation, as official accommodation within the park is not provided.

People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Location

Garden Route National Park

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• NQF Level 6 qualification (National Diploma), in Supply Chain Management or Procurement or Logistics or relevant qualification.
• 2 – 3 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management/Financial administrative environment.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel.
• Working knowledge of MS Great Plains will be an added advantage.
• A working knowledge of relevant legislation, including PFMA; PPPFA; SANParks Policies, General Procurement Guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Applicants must be flexible and be able to meet tight deadlines and work without supervision.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Support And Administer Procurement Processes

• Advertise, compile and conduct screening of RFQ’s up to R500 000.
• Compile the necessary evaluation form and Memo.
• Coordinate an evaluation meeting with the end user.
• Provide secretarial services for the evaluation meeting.
• Assist with facilitation of negotiating RFQ’s for below R500 000.
• Sourcing of suppliers on CSD.
• Assist in processing of invoices and payments.
• Checking of SCM compliance in line with National Treasury Regulation and SCM Policies and Procedures.
• To check that all received documents adhere to relevant legislation, internal and external finance policies, processes and regulations.

Procurement And Demand Management

• Provide administration support in bid and quotation process in line with the Demand Management Plan.
• Generate Purchase Orders.

Records And Reporting

• To maintain appropriate record of Standard Bidding Documents.
• To keep a record of all received requisitions.
• Maintain and submit SCM Registers on monthly basis to SCM Practitioner.

Contract Monitoring

• Monitoring of contract management and registers.
• Assist with updating the contract registers including expenditures.
• Coordinating the monthly contract management meeting.
• Issue formal notice of contract expiry dates and spending to end users.
• Sending contract expiry letters to the service providers.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned to by the supervisor.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B5 job grade as well as allowances and benefits as specified in the conditions of service of SANParks.

Salary

R 166,632.22 – R 216,016.60 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Only Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should apply using the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/ieR5kGAW31

Email all supporting documents (CV, Certified copies of qualifications, ID, Driver’s license and other relevant documents) to: wilderness.jobapplications@sanparks.org using reference number: WNP91 in subject line.

Applications that do not comply with the prescribed procedures and requirements will not be considered and will be regarded as unsuccessful.

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date

28 September 2026