
Agricultural Research Council
Supply Chain Accountant (Onderstepoort)
Company Overview
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
Vision: “Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development”
South Africa’s leading agricultural research institution committed to innovation and sustainable development.
Position Details
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or National Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field
- Experience: 3+ years (supervisory experience preferred)
- Location: Onderstepoort, Gauteng
- Field: Finance/Accounting/Audit, Procurement/Supply Chain
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate procurement activities at OVR Campus, including sourcing goods/services, supplier negotiations, and contract administration
- Implement cost-saving strategies aligned with PFMA/PPPFA regulations
- Guide research teams through procurement processes and specifications development
- Manage tender evaluations and present proposals to bid committees
- Ensure compliance with SCM policies and supplier performance monitoring
- Address audit queries and provide procurement guidance to stakeholders
- Lead and mentor junior staff members
Requirements
- National Diploma/Bachelor’s in relevant field
- 3 years’ supervisory experience in procurement/SCM
- Experience with government procurement legislation (PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations)
- Strong MS Office skills and communication abilities
- Valid SA driver’s license
- Research environment experience (advantageous)
Application Process
Interested candidates meeting requirements should submit applications via the Agricultural Research Council’s online portal.
Note: No application fees required at any stage. Report suspicious requests to ARC immediately.
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