Vaal University of Technology Jobs

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Manager-Procurement Governance

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Vaal University of Technology invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Manager
Procurement Governance. This critical leadership role is responsible for establishing, maintaining,
and continuously improving the University’s procurement framework. The incumbent will ensure
compliance, efficiency, and ethical standards across all procurement activities, mitigating risk and
maximizing value. As the central authority on procurement policies, processes, and supplier risk
management, the Manager will drive standardisation and excellence throughout the University.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Manage the institution’s procurement delegations of authority aligned with Council
  approvals.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of the Procurement Policy,
  Delegations of Authority, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Interpret and implement relevant legislation including the Preferential Procurement
  Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), B-BBEE Act, and Competition Act.
• Establish and manage a procurement risk management framework with regular risk
  assessments.
• Design and implement store management policies, procedures, and approval
  matrices that are practical, efficient, and compliant
• Oversee governance and data integrity of the e-Procurement system.
• Analyse procurement data to identify improvement areas and cost savings.
• Standardise procurement processes across faculties and departments.
• Manage supplier relationship management including segmentation, performance
  standards, pre-qualification, and onboarding.
• Serve on Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Committees.
• Prepare procurement compliance and B-BBEE spend reports for senior
  management.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes related to procurement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Commercial Law
  / Supply Chain Management / Finance / Risk / Procurement, or related field.
• CIPS membership will be an advantage.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance / procurement / supply chain management
  roles or related field.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex
  legislation.
• Exceptional communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Attention to detail and meticulousness.
• Leadership ability to influence compliance culture without direct authority.
• Project management skills for policy review and system improvement initiatives

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 November 2025

Application requirements

1. A fully completed prescribed application form, obtainable from www.vut.ac.za.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating relevant experience or knowledge in the fields
   mentioned above).
3. Certified copies of all academic records and certificates or degrees.
4. A certified copy of your South African identity document.
5. Current contact details of referees.
6. Applications must be emailed to recruitment4@vut.ac.za. Please quote the post reference and
   post description in the subject line.
7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications, or applications submitted
   without the application form and required supporting documents, will be disregarded.
8. Only applications submitted using the official VUT application for employment form will be
   considered.
9. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from
   VUT within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
10. Short-listed candidates will be required to demonstrate their teaching facilitation methodology
    practically

Business Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Business Analyst will be responsible for understanding the needs of business and assist
in identifying solutions to business problems using Business Analysis tools and Techniques.
This includes process improvement, root cause analysis and producing specification
documents. The Business Analyst will also manage projects and produce data analytic
reports.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Act as mediator between IT and the clients.
• Gathering end user requirements.
• Generation of reports for clients from (ITS system, Service desk plus).
• Gather requirements as per information request.
• Gathering user requirements as per request.
• Develop technical requirements for the development team.
• Design system requirements.
• Improve Turnaround time (e.g. incident, projects).
• Improving current processes in place.
• Collect feedback from Clients using survey.
• Handle change management process.
• Compile documentation for technical requirements for the team.
• Design Specification documents for projects.
• Compile project proposal documentation.
• Compile detailed project plan (Resources, time frames (start and end), Activities of all
  teams (WBS), Deliverables, Quality of a project, Scope of the project, Stakeholders,
  Risks).

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-year IT Degree/Diploma.
• Project Management certificate.
• 3 years business analysis or related experience.

Skills And Competencies:

• MS Excel and Visio
• Software Design
• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Research
• Requirements Gathering
• Data Analysis

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 November 2025

Application requirements

1. A fully completed prescribed application form, obtainable from www.vut.ac.za.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating relevant experience or knowledge in the
   fields mentioned above).
3. Certified copies of all academic records and certificates or degrees.
4. A certified copy of your South African identity document.
5. Current contact details of referees.
6. Applications must be emailed to recruitment4@vut.ac.za. Please quote the post
   reference and post description in the subject line.
7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications, or applications
   submitted without the application form and required supporting documents, will be
   disregarded.
8. Only applications submitted using the official VUT application for employment form
   will be considered.
9. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. If you do not
   hear from VUT within three months of the closing date, please regard your
   application as unsuccessful.

We wish you all the best with your applications