Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) a body corporate and responsible for regulation of public procurement in Zambia invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment into ZPPA’s establishment for the following position:
Job Title: Procurement Assistant, ZPPA 06 (1 Position)
Purpose
To assist in the procurement of works, goods and services in accordance with the public procurement legislation.

Statement of Main Duties
Under the supervision of the Principal Officer-Procurement, the job holder will be responsible for the following duties:
• Assists the superiors in preparation of tender enquiries and documents;
• Ensures that all procurement bids and quotations are obtained from suppliers;
• Assists with the evaluation of bids and quotations for supply of goods and services;
• Participates in preparation of Procurement Committee documents and other such related documents;
• Assists with the processing of invoices for payments for goods and services supplied;
• Maintaining Procurement records to ensure proper accountability and easy retrieval;
• Records each bidder in a register for reference purposes; and
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by superior from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
• Education: Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics.
• Vocational or Professional Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Graduate Diploma.
• Relevant Post Qualification Experience: Minimum two (2) years’ experience in procurement.

Other Skills and Requirements
• Good writing and oral communication skills;
• Computational and analysis skills; and
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) with current practicing certificate.

Tenure: The position of the Procurement Assistant is on permanent and pensionable basis.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• All applications will be treated in strictest confidence;
• Should comprise an application letter and curriculum vitae;
• Certified copies of bachelor’s degree and any other relevant certificates by a Commissioner for oaths;
• Certified Grade twelve (12) Certificate by the Examinations Council of Zambia; and
• Applications should be addressed to the:

Director General
Zambia Public Procurement Authority
Stand No. Sub J-11790
Procurement House
Off Alick Nkhata Road, Longacres
P O BOX 31009
LUSAKA

Candidates MUST download and fill in the Profile Summary Form placed on the website and email it together with other documents to jobs@zppa.org.zm. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line and sign-off the application letter for employment. The size of your attachments should not exceed 10 Megabytes. Only applications sent via email will be considered.

The Profile Summary Forms can be downloaded via the link below:
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT PROFILE SUMMARY FORM
The closing date for receipt of applications will be Friday, 10th December, 2021 at 17:00 hours and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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