Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is the state-owned electricity utility in South Africa, responsible for approximately 86% of the country’s electricity needs. It operates across the entire electricity value chain: generation, transmission, and distribution. Eskom is wholly owned by the South African government, with a mandate to provide electricity within South Africa and trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The company manages a diverse portfolio of power stations, including coal-fired (the backbone of its fleet), nuclear (Koeberg, the only nuclear power station in Africa), hydro, pumped storage, and gas-fired plants.

Introduction

• To provide efficient and effective procurement of goods and services (i.e. Low value low risk) timeously, within budget and in accordance with procurement policies, procedures and practices Task Grade: T10 Department: Tactical Sourcing Business Unit: Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Job description

• Key Responsibilities
•  Execute integrated sourcing and procurement processes and follows prescribed procedures towards fulfilling procurement needs.
• Execute purchasing of goods and services and manage procurement administration.
• Perform dual adjudication of tenders and management of contracts/purchase orders within set policies and standards.
• Consult with supervisor to manage problems/risks and make recommendations timeously.
• Negotiate and coordinate conclusion of the agreement with suppliers to meet customer expectations.
• Build and maintain healthy interpersonal and inter-team relationships
• Access, analyse procurement information independently

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioral:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership:

• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching

Knowledge:

• SAP materials management module
• Total cost of ownership analysis
• Spend analysis
• Strategic Commodity/Projects Sourcing Knowledge
• Procure-To-Pay process
• Financial analysis
• Industry and market analysis
• Commodity and supplier profiling (Commodity management)
• Sourcing/ procurement ,strategy formulation or Implementation
• Negotiation Strategy Development & implementation
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract management
• Project management
• Knowledge of NEC family contracts
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract
• Knowledge of Forex
• Knowledge of service level and framework agreements

Skill:

• Computer literacy
• Strategic thinking & decision making
• Strong negotiation
• Relationship management
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication
• Ability to work and interact effectively at senior levels
• Facilitation
• Administrative, Attention to detail, Methodical

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma/National N Diploma in Transport/Commerce/logistics/Supply Chain Management at NQF Level 6 with 240 Credits

Experience

• 2 Years experience in a sourcing and procurement or related technical experience