Assistant Officer Procurement - Camden Power Station

Listing reference: eskom_005408
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Transport and Logistics Management
Location: Ermelo
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Assistant Officer Procurement X1 Position/Task Grade: T10 Area of specialization: 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. Department: Procurement Business Unit: Camden P/S Location: Ermelo (Mpumalanga) Reference Number: GX Camden Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Job description

   Key Responsibilities

1.    Execute integrated sourcing and procurement processes and follows prescribed procedures towards fulfilling procurement needs.

2.    Execute purchasing of goods and services and manage procurement administration.

3.    Perform dual adjudication of tenders and management of contracts/purchase orders within set policies and standards.

4.    Consult with supervisor to manage problems/risks and make recommendations timeously.

5.    Negotiate and coordinate conclusion of the agreement with suppliers to meet customer expectations.

6.    Build and maintain healthy interpersonal and inter-team relationships.

7.    Access, analyse procurement information independently.

  Qualification(s): 

National Diploma/National N Diploma in Transport/Commerce/   Logistics/Supply Chain Mgmt. at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits

·       Related Minimum Experience:

sourcing and procurement or related technical experience with 2 years’ experience.

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Leadership

Team player

Motivating teams

Coaching 

·       Behavioral

Integrity

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Professionalism

·       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 

·       Attributes

Business acumen

Strong ethical conduct

Problem solving

 Leadership skills

Internal personal skills

Presentation skills 

·       Assessment

Basic knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes

Basic knowledge of SAP system

Basic knowledge of NEC family contracts and/ or FIDIC  

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Minimum requirements

·       Qualification(s): 

National Diploma/National N Diploma in Transport/Commerce/   Logistics/Supply Chain Mgmt. at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits

·       Related Minimum Experience:

sourcing and procurement or related technical experience with 2 years’ experience.

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