Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University:

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT (1 Post)
Procurement Officer (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Preparation of procurement budgets and procurement plans
▪ Tender administration
▪ Contract management
▪ Liaising with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe
▪ Procurement of goods and services for the University and negotiating with suppliers
▪ Raising purchase orders for purchases including capital expenditure
▪ Conducting market surveys and identification of alternative sources
▪ Processing Duty Free Certificates through the parent Ministry
▪ Liaising with forwarding and shipping agents
▪ Preparation of procurement reports in compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23]
▪ Compilation of disposal reports
▪ Liaising with the Bursary Department on the processing of payments to suppliers
▪ Coordinating transport logistics for all Departments
▪ Supervision of Procurement Clerks
▪ Any other related duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
Possession of a Master’s degree or a professional qualification such as CIPS/CILT is an added advantage.
Applicants should have at least four years’ post qualification experience, one (1) of which should be in public procurement; public procurement law and compliance; construction projects management; and transport and logistics at managerial level.
Knowledge of Pastel is a requirement.

How to Apply

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses.
Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and sent via registered mail to:
The Acting Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Administration
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O. Box 35
MARONDERA
hand deliver or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 December 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.