Manager Procurement Management Unit – Social Security Commission

Procurement
Windhoek
January 2, 2026
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Job Reference Number: SSC-64
Department: Corporate Governance – Properties, Supply Chain & Logistics – Procurement Mgt
Business Unit:
Industry: Government
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The role is accountable for specific financial and administrative processes, as well as compliance with the New Public Procurement Act of 2015 (Act No 15 of 2015) pertaining to executing the Procurement function at Social Security Commission.
Job Description

Primary Purpose of the position:

  • The role is accountable for specific financial and administrative processes, as well as compliance with the New Public Procurement Act of 2015 (Act No 15 of 2015) pertaining to executing the Procurement function at Social Security Commission.  The incumbent is a Professional Functional Specialist responsible to plan for the year ahead, compiling budgets for the particular cost centres and ensuring that all processes and systems are continuously improved upon.  The role has a strong interactive and cross-functional aspect, as all Line Managers and staff will work with the Procurement Management Unit in various capacities.  The Manager will implement Programs as sanctioned by the Minister of Finance via legal entities such as the Central Procurement Board, Procurement Policy Unit and procurement Review Pan, as promulgated per the Public Procurement Act of 2015 (Act No 15 of 2015)

 

Key Performance Areas:

  • Strategic Business Plan and Processes
  • Supply Chain Management (Procurement as a single process within the management system)
  • Contractor Management and optimisation
  • Financial Planning, Management and Control
  • Customer Care (Internal and External
  • Leadership and Capacity Building (SSC wide for the function) and internal for own department
  • Human Resource Management and Performance Management of own Department

 

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • Registration with the Charted Institute of Procurement (CIPS) will put the incumbent at a distinct advantage.
  • Master Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
  • At least 8 – 10 years working experience in corporate procurement and financial administration.
  • At least 5 years at Supervisory / Managerial levels will be required.
  • A procurement or property specialisation would be an advantage.
  • Valid Code B Drivers License

 

Person Requirements:

  • Fluency in both written and spoken English
  • Good problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Alertness at all times
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Basic Financial and Accounting skills
  • Availability to travel as and when required.
  • Report writing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word
  • Inventory Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Management Software

The SSC, an equal opportunity employer, invites suitably qualified persons, to submit their applications.

Please attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified proof of qualifications, as well as the names and full contact details (including e-mail addresses) of at least two credible work-related referees.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.  All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA).

Preference shall be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, especially, persons living with disabilities.

For inquiries contact: HR Department at  Telephone Number:  061 280 7135

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