{"id":31408,"date":"2026-03-06T12:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/demand-and-acquisition-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T00:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T00:24:20","slug":"demand-and-acquisition-specialist","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31408","title":{"rendered":"Demand and Acquisition Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Provide Support to Stakeholders<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure the establishment of good working conditions with internal and external stakeholders;<br \/>\n\tEnsure establishment of good working relationships with Auditor-General staff, Internal Auditors and Finance staff;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that relevant information and support is provided to internal and external auditors as well as TETA managers and staff;<br \/>\n\tProvide procurement guidance and training to departments on demand and acquisition processes;<br \/>\n\tAssist with the compilation of reports for National Treasury and AGSA, like procurement variations,contracts expansions and extensions above 15% for goods and services and 20% for construction related works, Procurement Plans, Procurement Plan reports, as well as deviations above R1 000 000;<br \/>\n\tProvide procurement guidance and training to departments on demand and acquisition processes;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that all legislated reporting requirements in terms of this function are complied with.<\/p>\n<p>Financial Reporting\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure that invoices are submitted to finance for payment within agreed timeframes;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that invoices are reconciled with Purchase Orders and Contracts for corrections;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that expenditure is in line with budgeted and committed funds on the Purchase Orders;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that expenditure complies with the budget set as per Procurement Plan, bid document pricing schedule and purchase orders;<br \/>\n\tCheck and inspect Invoice Control Registers regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Drive Bid Committees\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist with the establishment of TETA Bid committee (Bid Specification, Bid Evaluation and Bid Adjudication Committees);<br \/>\n\tAssist with the compilation of roster for Bid Committees;<br \/>\n\tAssist with ensuring that Bid Specification and Evaluation Committee meetings are efficiently managed.<\/p>\n<p>Assist with the implementation of Demand Management and Planning<\/p>\n<p>\tCoordinate annual demand management processes and procurement planning with all departments;<br \/>\n\tAssist with ensuring that National Treasury Instructions, directives and Practice Notes are complied With;<br \/>\n\tEnsure analysis and selection of the best sourcing strategies for identified TETA requirements above the quotation threshold of R1m;<br \/>\n\tAssist with the introduction of new motivations for requests that comply with SCM prescripts to eliminate audit findings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Assist with the implementation of Acquisition Management<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist with the development and maintenance of a compliant acquisition management system;<br \/>\n\tManage acquisition of goods and services through competitive, transparent, and compliant procurement methods;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that requests for proposals\/bids are properly sourced and that bids\/tenders are advertised on the national Treasury website and print media;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that there are procedures implemented to administer contracts and the outcomes prior to the authorisation of payment certificate;<br \/>\n\tAssist the SCM Manager with the development of compliant TORs to serve in Bid Specification Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee;<br \/>\n\tAssist with the provision of quality assurance of the Request for Bid (RFB) documents before Publication;<br \/>\n\tAssist with ensuring that tender briefing sessions are properly managed;<br \/>\n\tAssist with the management of Tender Closing processes;<br \/>\n\tFacilitation of pre &#8211; compliance evaluation for all Bid Proposals received;<br \/>\n\tHandle advertisements of received bids and winning bids on TETA website and E-Tender Portal<br \/>\n\tEnsure that unsuccessful notification letters are drafted and sent to all unsuccessful bidders;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that service providers recommended for appointment are registered with CSD and are tax Compliant;<br \/>\n\tAssist in the drafting and vetting facilitation of Supplier\/Service provider contracts;<br \/>\n\tManage acquisition of goods and services through competitive, transparent, and compliant procurement methods;<br \/>\n\tManage the contract management module in the Tender Portal.<\/p>\n<p>Assist with implementation of Logistics, Disposal and Facilities Management<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist with ensuring that building facilities are properly sourced and maintained;<br \/>\n\tEnsure support to Corporate Services in relation to compliance with OHS Act;<br \/>\n\tAssist with ensuring that TETA\u2019s vehicle\/s is\/are properly maintained and serviced;<br \/>\n\tAssist with the maintenance of effective inventory and disposal management systems;<br \/>\n\tAssist with continuous updating of the Excel spreadsheet for inventory stock items (Issues\/Receipts);<br \/>\n\tAssist with the validation of identified obsolete, redundant and unserviceable assets for disposal.<\/p>\n<p>Supply Chain Performance Management<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist in ensuring that SCM objectives and timeframes are achieved;<br \/>\n\tManage acquisition of goods and services through competitive, transparent, and compliant procurement methods;<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance to policies, procedures, norms and standards;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that savings are generated on bid awards where necessary;<br \/>\n\tPromote procurement from SMMEs, black-owned, and women-owned businesses in line with TETA\u2019s BBBEE strategy;<br \/>\n\tEnsure that supply of goods and services operates cost efficiently and efficiently in relation to goods and services procured through the tender procurement system.<\/p>\n<p>Audit and Risk Management<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare for internal and external audits and submit evidence withing agreed timeframe;<br \/>\n\tEnsure no repeat findings in the AG Management Report and implement corrective action of existing findings;<br \/>\n\tMaintain the Unit Risk register, monitor and report progress.<\/p>\n<p>Learning and growth\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tTraining and development of staff to build sufficient capacity;<br \/>\n\tPlanning of individual functions and ensure that PDP, PDA and Workplan are submitted and Implemented;<br \/>\n\tProvide on the job training, support, guidance and assistance to staff;<br \/>\n\tHandle day-to-day problem encountered by staff.<\/p>\n<p>Management Responsibility<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist with the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the policies, procedures and systems that are compliant with SCM legislation and best practice;<br \/>\n\tAssist with the management of projects assigned to the SCM unit;<br \/>\n\tIdentify and agree on team and individual goals (Signed Performance Agreements submitted on or before the due date set by HR);<br \/>\n\tManage staff time, attendance and leave according to policy;<br \/>\n\tManage staff and personal development (Signed Personal Development Plans for self and SCM Team (PDP&#8217;s), Proof of PDP implementations (attendance).<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<br \/>\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Experience and Qualification<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum of a National Diploma (NQFL 6) qualification in Supply Chain Management\/Logistics \/ Accounting;<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in a public sector supply chain management environment, three (3) years of which should be at a supervisory level;<br \/>\n\tPublic sector experience is non-negotiable;<br \/>\n\tGood understanding of Procurement to Pay (P2P) Processes;<br \/>\n\tBid proposal preparation;<br \/>\n\tDemand planning or forecasting;<br \/>\n\tGood understanding of the end-to-end tendering process.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>teta.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/teta.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) is one of the 21 SETAs mandated to facilitate skills development and training in different economic sectors of South Africa. 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