Senior Administrative Officer: Demand and Acquisition

About the role

The North West Provincial Government, Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, is appointing a Senior Administrative Officer for demand and acquisition at its Mmabana head office. The post coordinates demand and acquisition processes so that goods and services are planned, sourced and procured fairly, transparently, competitively and cost-effectively. It is a permanent appointment at NMM level 8, advertised as SAODA/HO/22/2026, with a stated remuneration of R440 145.12 per annum excluding benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate needs assessments, procurement planning and consolidation of the annual procurement plan.
• Monitor procurement-plan implementation and prepare progress and compliance reports.
• Facilitate quotation and competitive bidding processes.
• Coordinate specifications, terms of reference, bid documentation and approved advertisements.
• Provide secretariat support to specification, evaluation and adjudication committees.
• Conduct supplier checks and maintain complete procurement files, registers and audit trails.

Required profile

• Recognised diploma at NQF Level 6 or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Financial Management or Accounting.
• At least three years' relevant experience in demand management, acquisition management or procurement.
• Sound knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, preferential procurement requirements and SCM prescripts.
• Bid-committee secretariat experience and a valid driver's licence are advantages.

Required skills

• Proficiency in office applications, procurement administration, data analysis and reporting.
• Core competencies include procurement administration, SCM legislation, planning, analytical thinking, attention to detail, report writing, negotiation, stakeholder management, confidentiality, ethical conduct and delivery under pressure.