MANAGER PROCUREMENT

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DATE: 11th March 2015

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 9 OF 2015

MANAGER PROCUREMENT E2

The above vacancy exists in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture under the Department of Corporate Services, Gaborone. A talented, proactive, self-driven and visionary candidate is therefore sought to fill the above mentioned position.

Salary Scale: E2 (P294, 972 – P306, 888) per annum.

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Benefits:
a) Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
b) Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).
c) For new entrants to the Public Service, a contract of 24 – 36 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon the expiry of contract.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement Supply Chain Management or Business or any related field.

Experience: A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant post qualification experience two (2) of which should have been served at the level of D1 in the Public Service or equivalent level in a Parastatal or Private sector organisation.

Competencies:
Managing vision and purpose
Managing through systems
Dealing with Ambiguity
Customer focus
Managing Diversity
Innovation Management
Quality Decision Making

Purpose of the Job:

To provide strategic leadership in the procurement of supplies, services and works as well as the disposal of assets for the Ministry in a timely and efficient manner.

Key performance areas:

• Provides policy guidance on procurement and technical matters for effective procurement of goods, works and services.
• Oversees and coordinates the utilization of the Ministry funds.

• Initiates the development and review of policy and strategy to enhance the effectiveness of the Ministry in meeting Government’s expectations concerning public procurement and asset disposal.

• Initiates and direct the establishment of PPADB support structures to ensure compliance of the Ministry with the statutory requirements.

• Manages contracts with contractors to ensure the expected deliverables.

• Liaises with relevant bodies to ensure a proactive management and development of the contractor base, including small and medium sized enterprises and other service providers.

• Coordinates and oversees development of procurement plan.

• Supervises the procurement of all supplies, services and works needed by the Ministry.

• Aligns contractor selection to procurement policy and strategy of Government of Botswana and reviews the list of contractors based on their performance.

• Identifies and sources suitable supplies, services and works and negotiates and agree prices in accordance with delegated authority.

• Negotiates bulk discounts or special facilities on behalf of the Ministry.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should;

Quote the number of the vacancy circular and give the following details:

● Full name and contact details.
● Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum
Vitae and, current basic salary).
● Certified copies of certificates and National Identity card.
• At least two (2) recent references.

In case of serving officers, the following should be provided:

● Date of first appointment
● Present post, salary scale and date of appointment thereto.

Important:

All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Please e-mail kkomanyane@gov.bw and temaseko@gov.bw to request for the required CV format.

Closing Date: 17th April 2015

For further information required contact the Human Resources Office on: Phone: 3682600