{"id":34602,"date":"2026-04-24T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/manager-infrastructure-procurement\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:00:54","slug":"manager-infrastructure-procurement","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/manager-infrastructure-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager- Infrastructure Procurement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The key performance areas include, but are not limited to, the following:<\/p>\n<p>Overall Divisional Management (Infrastructure and Capex: I&amp;C)<\/p>\n<p>\tManage all phases of the procurement lifecycle for infrastructure and capital expenditure transactions across the institution<br \/>\n\tReport to the SCM Director on all infrastructure and capex procurement activities<br \/>\n\tEstablish and maintain internal controls, systems, and procedures for I&amp;C procurement strategies<br \/>\n\tEnsure effective records and archive management in compliance with applicable records management legislation<br \/>\n\tPerform any other duties reasonably expected of a divisional manager<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure Procurement Planning<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop and implement procurement plans aligned to the institutional budget cycle for infrastructure and capex projects<br \/>\n\tFormulate and execute infrastructure procurement strategies aligned with the<br \/>\n\tUniversity&#8217;s infrastructure master plan and capital programme<br \/>\n\tManage and monitor annual and multi-year infrastructure procurement plans to ensure timely delivery of approved projects<br \/>\n\tSupport project teams in defining procurement requirements, scopes of work, and appropriate procurement methodologies<br \/>\n\tProvide guidance on grant funding compliance for infrastructure-related projects<br \/>\n\tManage risks associated with grant funding retention in relation to infrastructure and capex procurement<\/p>\n<p>Bid and Tender Management<\/p>\n<p>\tManage the tender process for all infrastructure and capex procurement<br \/>\n\tCoordinate the full tender lifecycle for infrastructure projects<br \/>\n\tEnsure bid documentation is technically sound, complete, and aligned with project objectives<br \/>\n\tEnsure tenders are finalised within agreed timeframes, maintaining quality standards and minimising re-advertisements<\/p>\n<p>Compliance and Governance<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure 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<br \/>\n\tConduct risk assessments on all infrastructure-related procurement activities and maintain a comprehensive divisional risk register<br \/>\n\tMonitor and report on risk management within the division<\/p>\n<p>Contract and Supplier Management<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee the appointment and performance management of contractors and consultants<br \/>\n\tManage contract variations, extensions, and compliance obligations<br \/>\n\tIdentify and assess contractual risks, and implement internal controls to mitigate these risks and ensure sound contract management practices<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholder Coordination<\/p>\n<p>\tCollaborate with internal stakeholders, including Infrastructure, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and other end-users<br \/>\n\tIdentify and proactively manage stakeholder concerns, ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to address issues before they impact institutional relationships<\/p>\n<p>Reporting and Advisory Support<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare and present procurement progress reports<br \/>\n\tProvide strategic advisory support to the SCM Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and executive management<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications and Experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tNQF Level 7 Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Accounting with relevant construction procurement experience,<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>\tDegree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with Supply Chain Management experience<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 6 years&#8217; experience in SCM, including 3-5 years in infrastructure procurement<br \/>\n\tAt least 2 years&#8217; experience in team management will be advantageous<br \/>\n\tProven experience in public sector procurement environments<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>vut.ac.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/vut.ac.za","_company_name":"Vaal University of Technology","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"The University was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. 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