Siphesande Gwaza
Sidakeni Location
Summary
Supply Chain Management Practitioner managing end-to-end procurement cycles across requisitions, sourcing, bid administration, and contract award in local government. Coordinates RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and procurement reporting while keeping processes aligned to SCM legislation and governance requirements. Supports cost savings through market analysis, stakeholder alignment, and supplier performance oversight.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Management Practitioner
Ntabankulu Local Municipality
05.2019 - Current
- Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implement procurement and sourcing strategies.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from requisition to contract award.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and tender documentation.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation, and governance requirements.
- Analyse procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain supplier relationships and resolve procurement-related issues.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.
- Prepare procurement reports and present recommendations to management.
- Support contract management and supplier risk management initiatives
Procurement Clerk
Ntabankulu Local Municipality
04.2014 - 05.2019
- Supported acquisition processes for quotations and tenders.
- Administered bid documentation, opening, evaluation, and finalisation procedures.
- Provided secretariat support to municipal bid committees.
- Assisted with SCM policy implementation and compliance monitoring.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
01-2026
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - undefined
Certificate - Municipal Finance
01-2023
Bachelor of Social Science - Industrial Psychology
01-2014
Skills
Demand management planning
Procurement plan development
Acquisition & bid administration
Contract administration support
Supplier database management
Supplier performance management
Tender documentation preparation
Market analysis
Contract negotiation
Procurement reporting
LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
- Municipal Finance Management Act
- Public Finance Management Act
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework
- Treasury Regulations and Prescripts on Supply Chain Management
- Sage Pastel Eveolution
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Bid Committee System
Timeline
Supply Chain Management Practitioner - Ntabankulu Local Municipality
05.2019 - Current
Procurement Clerk - Ntabankulu Local Municipality
04.2014 - 05.2019
Walter Sisulu University - Bachelor of Social Science, Industrial Psychology
Wits School of Governance - Certificate, Municipal Finance
Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School - National Senior Certificate (Matric),
Regent Business School - Postgraduate Diploma, Supply Chain Management