Snr Advisor Procurement Control X2

Reference Number: 50540224BF

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

Job description

Behavioural

• Safety focus
• Learning agility and continuous improvement
• Integrity, independence and strong business ethics
• Process orientation and sound professional judgement
• Commitment to governance, compliance and accountability

Leadership

• Facilitation; initiative and constructive challenge
• Stakeholder and Relationship management
• Teamwork, collaboration and motivation and the ability to influence without direct authority

Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant ERP systems
• SAP system knowledge to access existing contracts and active suppliers
• Extensive knowledge of Eskom’s commercial policies, procedures, delegations and governance requirements
• Broad knowledge of Eskom’s internal policies and external (government) policies including understanding of National Treasury (NT), South African Revenue Services (SARS) and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) operations .
• Eskom business acumen
• Utilities industry acumen
• Supply chain operations, sourcing and contracting processes
• Operational and procurement risk management, governance, compliance and administration
• Integrated supply chain management and procurement assurance principles
• Understanding of governance committee processes, delegated authority and fiduciary oversight
• Knowledge of records management, audit evidence and control-testing principles
• Supplier complaint management and resolution principles, including fair, transparent and timely handling in accordance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements
• Requirements of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• CIPS ethical procurement principles and the requirements supporting attainment of the CIPS Ethics Mark
• Service excellence and customer-focused delivery principles
• Special-project planning, execution and reporting principles

• High level of accuracy and quality orientation
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify material gaps, inconsistencies and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise executive-level report writing
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and deliver quality outputs under pressure
• Critical, analytical and problem-solving capability
• Research, policy interpretation and evidence-based analysis
• Facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement
• Data management, trend analysis and management reporting
• Customer focus with the confidence to provide objective, independent advice

• Evaluate submission documents.
• Liaison with and advice procurement practitioners on the formulation of submissions.
• Manage and maintain the procurement proactive assurance model.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s)

• B Degree/B Tech/National Higher Diploma in Procurement/Law/Commerce at NQF7 with 360 credits

• Proven experience in a professional capacity in a policy, governance, compliance or commercial environment with specific focus on supply chain risk, governance and training.