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Public Services Pensions Fund Zambia Job: Procurement Officer (G6)

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Public Services Pensions Fund Board (PSPFB) is a creation under the Public Service Pensions Act CAP 260 of the Laws of Zambia, mandated to control and administer the Fund in accordance with sound business practices.

PSPFB seeks to recruit an exceptional individual who is outstanding, results oriented and highly motivated to fill the position of:

Job Title: Procurement Officer (G6)

Job purpose
To procurement goods, services and works in strict compliance with the Public Procurement Act No. 12 of 2008, Public Procurement Regulations (Statutory Instrument No. 63 of 2011) and associated Regulations, Legislation and Procedures.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Procurement

  • Processing of Procurement Requisitions from various sections and departments at the fund
  • Planning of procurement activities and applications of appropriate and correct procurement methods in procuring required items
  • Preparation of soliciting documents, bid notices, shortlists, evaluation reports, contract award recommendations
  • Management and execution of bid evaluation processes and procedures in the procurement of goods, services and works including any post qualification requirements and negotiations
  • Cause the publication of best evaluated bidders and any other details as dictated by the Public Procurement Legislation
  • Management of contracts arising from various procurement methods
  • Preparation and presentation of Procurement Committee submissions on various procurement and acts Secretary to the Procurement Committee
  • Minute preparation of the Procurement Committee for records, and submission to Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA)
  • Formulation, publication and utilisation, in collaboration with users, of Annual Procurement Plans
  • Maintaining proper procurement records

Qualifications

  • Full Grade Twelve Certificate with Credit or better in English and Mathematics
  • First University Degree in Business Administration, Economics or any Business related field from reputable learning institutions with Full Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or First University Degree in Purchasing and Supply from reputable learning institutions
  • Valid Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) Practicing License
  • Affiliation to other recognized Procurement Bodies will be an added advantage

Requirements

  • At least 5 years unbroken post qualifying experience in the Procurement function in a Government, Statutory, Parastatal or any other Public Body That practices public procurement
  • Must be Computer literate and able to use a computer based Procurement System
  • Must pay honesty and organized
  • Must possess exceptional oral and writing skills
  • Must pay particular attention to detail
  • Self-starter and high flyers
  • Good negotiation and organisational skills
  • Mature, stable and trustworthy

Candidates meeting the above profile should apply with not more than three paged CVs and professional certificates including details of three contactable referees to the address stated below. Envelopes should be clearly marked ‘’Procurement Officer’’.

The Secretary and Chief Executive
Public Services Pensions Fund
Plot No 7534, Sapele Road
P.O Box 38411
Lusaka

Closing date 26th August 2015