B Degree or B. Tech qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management or any other relevant field of study.Knowledge of various forms of contract such as FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC.A qualification in the built environment would be advantageous.Minimum of 8 years experience in a purchasing and procurement professional (construction) role preferably within a public sector procurement environment.At least 3 mega projects contracts procured (construction) and managed until contract closeout. Ensuring that goods & services are procured in alignment with project timelinesEnsure goods and services for Infrastructure procurement are procured within the defined timelines as per the procurement plan, organisational and divisional Balanced Score Card.In collaboration with the requesting department prepare procurement strategy for the acquisition of such infrastructure goods and services.Manage project specific briefing sessions for suppliers of engineering and construction services.Plan and implement preferential procurement strategy in the implementation of capital projects.Plans and implements enterprise and supplier development strategies in the implementation of capital projects.Conducts market analysis and guide user departments on appropriate procurement strategies and methods.Liaise with internal clients in relation to procurement of infrastructure goods and services for the implementation of infrastructure projects. Assist in Contract Management and AdministrationProvide inputs into the contract register.Review variation orders prior to approval.Provide inputs to the policies, procedures and templates.Review invoices for accuracy of rates and validity of contracts prior to submission to Finance for payment. Stakeholder ManagementProactively engage internal and external stakeholders in the preparation of procurement process.Keep requesting departments updated on progress with the procurement process.Enhance the internal control environment, risk management and governanceIdentify risks and adequate mitigation measures.Implement action plans to mitigate identified risks within the set timelines.Ensure submission of relevant information as requested by auditors within the prescribed timelines.Inputs into the management action plan to address findings. Management reportingProvide procurement information for departmental management monthly and quarterly reporting.