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Assistant Procurement Officer

  • Full Time
  • Harare
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OAG – Office Of The Auditor General Zimbabwe

Job Description
The Office of the Auditor-General is a government agency responsible for ensuring that public resources are used efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with the law.

The OAG conducts audits of government departments, agencies, and institutions, and provides independent and objective assurance to Parliament and the public on the management of public resources.

Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer

Reports to: Procurement Officer

The Office of the Auditor-General is inviting applications from highly competent and qualified persons to fill the position of Assistant Procurement Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Procurement Officer with the acquisition of quotations, correspondence and evaluations of all requirements in strict accordance with the leading procurement practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement Support:

Assist the Procurement Officer with the acquisition of quotations, correspondence, and evaluations of all requirements in strict accordance with leading procurement practices.
Assist in maintaining appropriate records to ensure that the procurement process, decision, and contractual agreements are accurately documented for accountability and audit processes.
Following up with suppliers to ensure speedy deliveries of ordered goods and reporting of all outstanding deliveries to the Procurement Officer.
Maintaining and monitoring procurement inventory.
Supporting user departments with quotations and specifications.
Review of source documents for completeness.
Preparation of purchase orders.
Maintaining and updating the procurement databases.

Other Duties:

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

National Diploma (ND) in Purchasing and Supply.
Membership to a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
30 years and below.
A thorough understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and other relevant statutes.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Unquestionable integrity.

Attributes/skills:

Attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Team player.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

TO APPLY
If you qualified and interested, please submit your application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae to auditofficehr@gmail.com
OR hand deliver to No. 48 Burroughs House, Corner George Situntlika and Simon uzenda Street (4th Street)