Job Details

Job Description

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) was established through an Act of Parliament; the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002. RTSA has the mandate to implement Government policy on road safety and transport management. The Agency also collects Revenue on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The following vacancies now exist.

Procurement Specialist – RTSA2 (1 Position)

Purpose of this Job

Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, the job holder shall manage the procurement process to ensure that it is in line with the Procurement Act, accompanying Guidelines and the RTSA’s Procurement and Contracts procedure Manual.

Specific duties & Responsibilities

a. Advises the Director & Chief Executive Officer on all procurement related issues. b. Participates in the formulation and review of procurement procedures and processes.
c. Ensures that the processes and procedures are in line with the Procurement Guidelines issued by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority.
d. Liaises with the Director and other heads of department to prepare and update the annual procurement plan.
e. Participates in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage items.
f. Monitors the procurement expenditure vis-à-vis the budget.
8. Coordinates and supervises the tendering process to ensure it is fair and transparent.
h. Member of the Evaluation and provides secretarial duties to the RTSA procurement Committees.
1. Oversees the management of all suppliers under contract to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the RTSA.
j. Supervises the procurement team and ensures that the procurement department runs effectively and efficiently.
k. Prepares regular procurement reports on various procurement status/activities as and when requested

Requirements

a. Full grade twelve certificate
b. 10 years’ experience in a similar role, 5 years of which should have been at Supervisory capacity
c. Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or its equivalent
d. Master’s Degree in procurement, Supply Chain Management or its equivalent
e. Relevant professional qualifications, e.g CIPS Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply
f. Membership to Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)

Competencies required

a. Good understanding of the Public Procurement Act and accompanying Regulations

b. Good knowledge of other procurement systems e.g World Bank guidelines
c. Well-developed commercial orientation
d. Good analytical skills
e. Strong management skills
f. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
g. Understanding of accounting management issues
h. Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork

Interested persons should deposit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae enclosed in envelops clearly marked the position being applied for in the box provided at the RTSA Head Office, Road Safety House, Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. The application letters should be addressed to:

The Director & CEO
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
Po Box 32167 LUSAKA

Closing date for receipt of applications shall be 23rd August 2024