Accountant Contract Management: SCM (MN 3989/25)

REQUIREMENTS

- Grade 12. – National Diploma or Equivalent NQF-6 in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business & Public Finance. - Valid driver’s license. - Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint). - Proven project management and financial management skills and experience. - Related experience within a Supply Chain Management environment will be a strong recommendation. - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills associated with the position: analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills. - Knowledgeable about Electronic Procurement System. - Ability to multi-task, always maintain focus under pressure and ensure accuracy and attention to detail. - Knowledge and skills pertaining to the maintenance of a contract register. - Knowledge of risk management related to contracts and the minimisation thereof. - Knowledge of various types of contracts. - Be able to interpret contract law. - 3 to 5 years relevant experience within a Local Government Authority related to contract management and tender environment.

DUTIES

-Assist in the management of Council’s contract register by ensuring that policies, procedures and regulations and legislation are adhered to. - Manage and monitor all contracts related to inter alia, projects, processes, including adding new awards, expiry of contracts, price escalations, contract amendments and reconciliations of payments/commitments. - Ensures that all directives, legislation, regulations, delegations and policies are adhered to. - Ensures that purchases are made in accordance with existing contracts. - Ensures that the general conditions of contract and special conditions of contract are adhered to. - Applies risk management by minimising risks and liability with regard to contracts entered into by the municipality to coordinate contractual insurance requirements. - Report status of current contract processes to management. - Inform the end-user department on a monthly/quarterly basis of the status of existing contracts. - Serves as liaison, in conjunction with the relevant user department between internal and external parties, during contract development and negotiation stages. - Maintain contractual records. - Implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. - Ensure Service level Agreement compliance. - Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as and when requested by management from time to time.

SALARY:      R 441 624.00 p.a – R 484 704.00 p.a (Level 05 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                                                            Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 649 148.32 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 26 SEPTEMBER 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for travelling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates travelling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435,7557,7432,7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.