Website Vaal University of Technology
The University was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activi… read moreties and reach since that time. The University now operates from its main campus in Vanderbijlpark with satellite sites of delivery in Ekurhuleni, Secunda and Upington. The University also has the Science Park at the Sebokeng Campus. While the expansion of activities on the main campus is limited due to the available space, opportunities exist, particularly at the Sebokeng Campus, for future expansion.
The key performance areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
Overall Divisional Management (Infrastructure and Capex: I&C)
Manage all phases of the procurement lifecycle for infrastructure and capital expenditure transactions across the institution
Report to the SCM Director on all infrastructure and capex procurement activities
Establish and maintain internal controls, systems, and procedures for I&C procurement strategies
Ensure effective records and archive management in compliance with applicable records management legislation
Perform any other duties reasonably expected of a divisional manager
Infrastructure Procurement Planning
Develop and implement procurement plans aligned to the institutional budget cycle for infrastructure and capex projects
Formulate and execute infrastructure procurement strategies aligned with the
University’s infrastructure master plan and capital programme
Manage and monitor annual and multi-year infrastructure procurement plans to ensure timely delivery of approved projects
Support project teams in defining procurement requirements, scopes of work, and appropriate procurement methodologies
Provide guidance on grant funding compliance for infrastructure-related projects
Manage risks associated with grant funding retention in relation to infrastructure and capex procurement
Bid and Tender Management
Manage the tender process for all infrastructure and capex procurement
Coordinate the full tender lifecycle for infrastructure projects
Ensure bid documentation is technically sound, complete, and aligned with project objectives
Ensure tenders are finalised within agreed timeframes, maintaining quality standards and minimising re-advertisements
Compliance and Governance
Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, including SCM policies, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) requirements, and relevant Post-School Education and Training (PSET) frameworks
Conduct risk assessments on all infrastructure-related procurement activities and maintain a comprehensive divisional risk register
Monitor and report on risk management within the division
Contract and Supplier Management
Oversee the appointment and performance management of contractors and consultants
Manage contract variations, extensions, and compliance obligations
Identify and assess contractual risks, and implement internal controls to mitigate these risks and ensure sound contract management practices
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Infrastructure, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and other end-users
Identify and proactively manage stakeholder concerns, ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to address issues before they impact institutional relationships
Reporting and Advisory Support
Prepare and present procurement progress reports
Provide strategic advisory support to the SCM Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and executive management
Qualifications and Experience:
NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Accounting with relevant construction procurement experience,
or
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with Supply Chain Management experience
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in SCM, including 3-5 years in infrastructure procurement
At least 2 years’ experience in team management will be advantageous
Proven experience in public sector procurement environments
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