Assistant Procurement Officer – Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited was incorporated as a private company limited by shares, under the Companies Act (Cap 388 of the Laws of Zambia) on 12th May 2008. The Company’s mission is to uplift the living standards of all our customers through the exceptional provision of safe, adequate and affordable and environmentally friendly water supply and sanitation services to the existing and potential clients in the urban and peri-urban areas of Eastern Province. In order to achieve its mandate Eastern Water and Sanitation Company is advertising for the position Assistant Procurement Officer to be based at head office

Purpose of the job

The Assistant Procurement Officer will assist the head of procurement procuring goods and services for EWSC in order to support smooth and efficient operations and service delivery in compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines.

Specific duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaises with user department in verifying specifications and sources of supply to ensure timely and compliant procurements.
• Assist head of Procurement to ensure that purchase orders are raised and to selected suppliers and makes follow ups with suppliers to collect goods or ensure timely delivery of the same.
• Assist head of Procurement to ensure that an up-to-date list of suppliers and contractors is maintained in conformity with company procedures and guidelines.
• Assist head of Procurement to prepare bidding documents for formal tenders and manages tender closing and opening.
• Assist head of Procurement to prepare evaluation reports recommending preferred bidders and coordinates contract awards to ensure competitive tendering and adherence to ZPPA Act and Procedures.
• Assist head of Procurement to prepare contracts for awarded suppliers, contractors and consultants, obtains necessary approvals and manages approved contracts.
• Assist head of Procurement to ensure that all contract management documents are properly kept and archived as required.
• Assist head of Procurement to develop prompt strategic in support of company strategic objectives and goods

Qualifications:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels including English & Mathematics
• Degree in Purchasing and Supply, Graduate Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or the equivalent.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply at (ZIPS) level
• At least Three (3) years of hands-on work experience preferably in a public institution.
• Verified qualification with Zambia Qualifications Authority

Only those candidates who meet the above requirements should submit application letters and Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and day-time telephone numbers to:-

The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited
PO Box 510464, Parerenyatwa Road
CHIPATA

Applications can also be submitted by email to: hr@ewsc.co.zm

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Applications should reach EWSC Office not later than 28th February, 2025

Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited upholds the principle of equal employment opportunities to all without discrimination on the basis of gender.