Specialists:Contract Management, Compliance and Logistics Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any relevant Finance qualification (NQF7). 5 years experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Logistics management or strategic sourcing roles, preferably in higher education or public sector organizations at least 3 years at a supervisory role Technical and Systems Proficiency on MS and any relevant ERP System (Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP, Microsoft Suit - MS) DUTIES: Determine detailed priorities aligned with approved goals & plans Supervise human resources as per structure Participate in interviews for filling vacancies with leadership & HR Participate in performance management, skills audits & staff development Discuss staff leave requirements & obtain approval from leadership Participate in disciplinary hearings when required Measure & control portfolio outputs / results against objectives Supervises the human resources as per structure Supervises officials in levels below Participates in interviews for filling vacancies with leadership & HRInvolved in the selection Participates in performance management, skills audits & staff development Assist in the performance evaluation of subordinates Discusses staff leave requirements & obtains approval from leadership Collates leave requests from level below for discussion with superior Participates in disciplinary hearings when required Provides relevant support for the consolidation of relevant information during proceedings Measures & controls portfolio outputs / results against objectives Safekeeping of documents as evidence for the achievement of objectives Consolidates relevant outputs for measuring contracts unit measurements Reports on staff queries & issues Identifies new suppliers & updates supplier database Drafts & scrutinizes 3rd Party contracts, SLAs & other legally binding document Stays abreast of Procurement & Supplier Management policy & procedures Drafts & modifies contracts aligned with SCM policy & standards Develops, implements & monitors the contracts management process Safeguards contract information & records maintenance Oversees the travel planning and travel vendor agreements and processes Monitors execution of supplier contractual terms and conditions implemented Monitors vendor / supplier performance in terms of agreed contracts T's & C's Checks quality and other metrics according to Service Level Agreements Reports on contractual issues, metrics & other related information Evaluates outsourced contracts/SLA's/Suppliers Provides input in the Procurement & Supplier Management Policy Implements supplier management and procurement policy and procedures Ratifies negotiated new contracts with suppliers against standards Liaises with strategic suppliers on special matters/issues Monitors correctness of bid documents / tenders / contracts / SLA's Reports on contractual issues, metrics, and other related information SKILLS REQUIRED: Leadership and Capacity Building Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Support and Risk and Cost Management Ethics, Integrity & Governance Project and Contract Management Technical and Systems Proficiency (ERP, MS) Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Planning Supply Chain Management (SCM) Compliance Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Support Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and report writing Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure High level of professionalism and confidentiality Risk and Cost Management Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities Organizational skills Excellent negotiation Verbal & Written Communication Interpersonal and Assertiveness skills Closing Date: 31 August 2025 To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to: Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online. 1. Applications must be accompanied by: a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form d) Copies of the applicants qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA 2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted. 3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 4.Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

Location: Eastern Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 8/17/2025