Job Description

Posted on January 10, 2022

Employment OpportunityApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Procurement and Supplies Unit at the University of Zambia on short-term basis of six (6) months:Purpose: Responsible for assisting in the facilitation of procurement of various goods and services and managing procurement records.Responsibilities: Preparing and guiding in the preparation of work plans.Keeping record of all Purchase orders raised in the Purchasing and Supplies Unit.Raising purchase orders and ensuring that they are signed by the relevant authorities.Keeping an updated data /filing system for easy retrieval of documents.Assisting in keeping records of all purchases.Assisting in preparation of enquiries and soliciting for quotations pertaining to the purchase of various goods and services.Qualifications:Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalentAdvanced Certificate level 2 in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or its equivalentMinimum of 1 year practical experience in the Purchasing and Supplies fieldValid practicing licence from the Zambia Institute of Purchasing & Supply (ZIPS).Method of ApplicationOnly candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/ telephone/e-mail details. The position should be clearly marked on the envelope. Applications to be sent to: The Registrar University of Zambia, PO Box 32379, LUSAKA Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNOTE: Anyone who is looking for a job should not engage in any monetary transactions with any source that promises them an interview or a job offer from an employer.