Procurement and Contract Analyst

• Procurement & Sourcing
  
• Lead and support the development of procurement strategies for technical solutions, ensuring alignment with government supply chain management (SCM) frameworks.
  
• Prepare bid specifications, Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and tender documentation in compliance with public sector procurement legislation (e.g., PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations).
  
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis for technical products, systems, and services.
  
• Ensure transparent, fair, and competitive sourcing processes while mitigating risk.

• Draft, review, and manage contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) for technology and system-related projects.
  
• Monitor contract performance, compliance, and deliverables, escalating risks or non-compliance issues as needed.
  
• Maintain accurate contract registers and ensure renewal/expiry management processes are adhered to.
  
• Provide advice and support to project teams on contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
  

• Ensure adherence to all relevant supply chain policies, government procurement frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting to support transparency and accountability.
  
• Monitor supplier performance and adherence to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and preferential procurement regulations.
  

• Conduct total cost of ownership analysis and price benchmarking for system-related procurement.
  
• Track procurement spend, savings, and supplier performance through reporting and dashboards.
  
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing procurement insights.
  

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (technical teams, project managers, finance, legal) to ensure procurement needs are understood and met.
  
• Engage with external stakeholders including vendors, government bodies, and regulatory authorities.
  
• Provide guidance and training to project teams on procurement and contract compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management, with at least 3 years in government/public sector supply chain environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of SCM legislation, frameworks, and regulatory requirements in South Africa (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, B-BBEE).
  
• Experience in procurement of technical/IT systems, software, or infrastructure solutions.
  
• Proven experience in tender processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
  
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, ERP/Procurement systems, and contract management tools.

• Strong understanding of government supply chain management processes.
  
• Analytical and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to draft and interpret complex contracts and tender documents.
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
  
• Integrity, accountability, and commitment to compliance and ethical standards.

• Experience with government SCM portals (e.g., eTender, CSD).
  
• Knowledge of ICT industry procurement trends and vendor landscape.