Procurement and Logistics Officer

Gender Links, a Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg specialising in gender, media, women’s rights and governance, seeks to appoint a Procurement & Logistics Officer for its Corporate Services unit.

Tasks:

• Procurement of office supplies, equipment and services according to GL Procurement Policies and Procedures
• Evaluating suppliers performance and reviewing framework agreements
• Managing service providers and consultant contracts
• Database administration for consultants, preferred suppliers and facilities databases
• Sourcing the best economic travel quotes and liaising with the travel agent
• Liaising with staff and arranging venues and accommodation for workshops
• Attending to all logistics with regards to workshops like airport pick-ups and drop offs
• Reconciliation of travel accounts
• Generating monthly reports for the Procurement department on travel, logistics and cost savings
• Training country office staff occasionally on procurement procedures
• Supervising the driver and coordinating the driver’s daily schedule

Skills:

• Tertiary education with specialised certification in procurement, administration or accounting;
• At least 3 years experience in administration and accounting in the NGO sector;
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and Microsoft office programmes;
• Ability to administer and execute procurement processes and transactions;
• Good administrative and inter personal skills;
• IT proficiency;
• Able to handle pressure and is dynamic to change;

General conditions:
The above post is for an initial period of one year, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. A Competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidates. Applications must be submitted by close of business (COB) Friday 3 February 2012. A letter of motivation, CVs and references should be sent to: hr@genderlinks.org.za  or fax 27 (0) 11- 622 4732.

For further enquiries please contact Vivien Bakainaga on 27 (0) 11 622 2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.