Job Description

To assist in the fulfillment of the Procurement function at CPUT in line with the Procurement policy and relevant supply chain management, legislation, and regulations. To ensure value for money is achieved on all purchased activities (goods or services) by maximizing the buying power. The position is that of a Buyer to procure goods and services for the institution's servicing departments.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant National Diploma or a Degree 3-year qualification) in Procurement/Logistics/Supply Chain management.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in a procurement environment
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer literacy

Recommendations:

• Experience in a higher education environment
• Additional short courses in supply chain and procurement will be an added advantage

Please Note: Preference will be given to Internal candidates who meet the minimum requirements
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Procurement function implementation in accordance with the procurement policy and relevant legislation
• Needed Analysis
• Handling of queries
• Placing of orders
• Marketing of procurement function
• Price negotiation
• Supplier relationship building
• Supplier performance management
• Liaising with suppliers and keeping up to date with market procurement trends
• Liaising with and assisting end users throughout the procurement function
• Report writing
• General administration
• Ad hoc duties assigned by the line manager

Competencies

• Knowledge of store practices.
• Relevant Legislation and Code of Good Practice
• Good Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Customer focus
• ITS System
• Report writing
• Attention to details
• Good Time management
• Computer literacy on Microsoft

General Information
Closing date: 12 October 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

Skills Required