CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PROCUREMENT OFFICER FOR GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GGDA)
(PERMANENT CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, GRADE C2, SALARY R387 387 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM)
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development. The GGDA has the mandate to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:
- Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action.
- Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region.
- Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximise service delivery outcomes.
- Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:
- Business enablement
- Establishment of capital projects
- Land development
- Trade and investment promotion
The successful incumbent will be reporting to the SCM Manager he/she will be expected to execute the following tasks:
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide procurement administration services to GGDA Supply Chain Management department. Manage Buying and Supplier database in line with the procurement legislation, Treasury Regulations and Procurement policy.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Full compliance with policies, procedures and regulation of Supply Chain Management.
- Database establishment, update and maintenance.
- Ensure that all suppliers used are on the database
- Advise on procurement options and mechanisms to ensure that the appropriate method is utilised to approach the market for goods and services:
- Receive and process purchase requisitions from end-users.
- Source quotations from suppliers in line with SCM policies and threshold requirements.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
- Evaluate quotations in accordance with prefereupda these are submitted monthly
- Ensure that supplier performance management plan is in place for the financial year
- Keep records of all supplier evaluation results from contract management
- Ensure that SCM’s performance is reviewed by internal customers/end users
- Monthly expenditure reporting on B-BBEE and PPPFA
- Undertake audits and site visits as necessary to validate supplier information
- Review requisitions against budget
- Participate in the annual budget planning
- Ensure Compliance to Supply Chain Processes and Procedures
- Give support to Management to enable supplier development and supplier performance management
- Give input in Monthly, quarterly and yearly reports (BEE, expenditure analysis)
- Determine and develops appropriate sources of supply and maintain cooperative working relationship with vendors.
- Ensure supply chain implementation is in line with budget allocations
- Ensure information provided to auditors is correct and is within the legislative framework
- Ensure compliance with BBBEE regulations
- Undertake audits and site visits as necessary to validate supplier information
AS A MINIMUM, APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Post matric qualification
- 2 years’ experience in SCM
- Integrity
LEVEL OF COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Computer Literacy
- Analytical
- Decision making
- Negotiation
- Problem solving
- Judgement
- Stress handling and resilience
- Assertiveness
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Planning and prioritising
- Procurement general practices
PERSONAL/LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
- Have knowledge of procurement policies and procedures;
- PFMA and Preferential Procurement Framework
- B-BBEE Act
- Have planning, organisation and negotiation skills
- Be proactive, accurate, able to work independently and have real sense of urgency
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Contract management skill
- Report Writing Skills
Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.
Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women, and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
Only queries can be forward to – recruitment@ggda.co.za
The closing date for applications is 24 May 2026.
“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as pe POPIA”