Essential requirements pertaining to the candidate’s qualifications and experience:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Business (NQF7) or equivalent qualification.
2. An Honours Degree in Commerce / Business (NQF8) or equivalent qualification will be an advantage.
3. A graduate qualification in Project Management / Sports Management will be advantageous.
4. A minimum of 7 years relevant working experience in the sponsorship/commercial environment.
5. 5 years’ experience working with or in the sports industry is desirable

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. overseeing and streamlining the procurement processes, making sure that Purchase Orders (POs) are approved and carried out efficiently and effectively.
2. ensuring compliance with the SCM policy and maintains strong supplier relationships to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance.
3. planning, managing, and monitoring strategic procurement plans and driving supplier BEE initiatives, including intelligence reporting, data analysis, and end-to-end processes, to meet operational goals and improve service quality to enhance value in procurement.

The more important criterion for the appointment is set out below and although not exhaustive, would serve as a guideline in assessing prospective candidates.