**Overview**
This position is for an SCM Officer at Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL), a provincially owned business enterprise responsible for managing Polokwane International Airport. The role, identified by Ref No: SCM: 10/2026, reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager. There is one position available, offering a remuneration package ranging from R 332 325.00 to R 427 987.32 per annum, exclusive of benefits such as Housing Allowance, Pension, and Medical Aid.
**What you will do**
* Facilitate the acquisition of goods and services by inviting quotations from suppliers.
* Advertisement of bids and opening of bids.
* Evaluate and submit recommendations for adjudication of bids.
* Liaise with the successful bidder in managing the relationship.
* Attend bid committee meetings.
* Draft correspondence to bidders on the outcome of the bid process.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
* Ensure proper flow of work in the SCM section.
* Manage and keep record of all contracts.
* Advise other sections regarding supply chain processes and procedures.
* Assist all sections in compiling the specifications and service level agreements.
* Conduct market analysis.
* Compile procurement plan in line with Budget and Annual Performance Plan.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* A minimum of a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification.
* At least a minimum of 2 years in Supply Chain department.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Working Knowledge of PFMA and SCM prescripts.
**Who should apply**
The ideal candidate for this role will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong presentation abilities, and a robust commitment to professional and client service excellence. They should also demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure and have working knowledge of PFMA and SCM prescripts. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GAAL encourages applications from previously disadvantaged individuals, specifically females (Coloured, Indian and White), males (Coloured and Indian), and people with disabilities, in line with their Employment Equity Plan.
**Deadline**
23rd October 2026 at 16h00.
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gateway-airports-authority-limited-gaal-vacancies#spani-ref-scm-10-2026
Source: govpage
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Job description
REF NO: SCM: 10/2026
This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager
Remuneration: R 332 325.00 to 427 987.32 per annum excluding benefits (Housing Allowance, Pension and Medical Aid)
Qualifications and Experience Required:
· A minimum of a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management orrelevant qualification.
· At least a minimum of 2 years in Supply Chain department.
Competence and/or Skills Required
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Excellent presentation skills
· Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
· Ability to work under pressure
· Working Knowledge of PFMA and SCM prescripts
Key responsibilities for this position are as follows:
· Facilitate the acquisition of goods and services by inviting quotations from suppliers.
· Advertisement of bids and opening of bids.
· Evaluate and submit recommendations for adjudication of bids.
· Liaise with the successful bidder in managing the relationship.
· Attend bid committee meetings.
· Draft correspondence to bidders on the outcome of the bid process.
· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
· Ensure proper flow of work in the SCM section.
· Manage and keep record of all contracts.
· Advise other sections regarding supply chain processes and procedures.
· Assist all sections in compiling the specifications and service level agreements.
· Conduct market analysis.
· Compile procurement plan in line with Budget and Annual Performance Plan.
Interested candidates must send their covering letter, comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID document and driver’s license, not older than 6 months to: The Senior Manager Human Resources, Gateway Airport Authority Limited, P.O. Box 1309, POLOKWANE 0700, Or Hand Delivery to: Registry Office at GAAL Old Terminal Building, Landros Mare Street/N1 North to Makhado, Gateway Weg, Polokwane, 0699 or e-mail applications to
HR.Admin@gaal.co.za
.
Enquiries: Ms. Faith Moropana (087) 291 1074 or 087 291 1056
Closing date: 23rd October 2026 at 16h00.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will lead to disqualification.
GAAL will not carry any related costs (Transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. Applicants should consider their application unsuccessful if no response is received within two months of the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitable checks (Criminal records, credit records for employment background) and verification of qualifications. It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. GAAL reserves the right not to fill in the posts advertised. Canvassing of any GAAL officials and the Board will lead to disqualification.
THE GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED
is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. The Employment Equity Plan of GAAL will apply in filling these positions. To this extend, we encourage females (Coloured, Indian and White), males (Coloured and Indian and people with disabilities to apply.
THE GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED (GAAL)
a provincially owned business enterprise responsible for managing Polokwane International Airport, invites applications from suitable qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the following critical positions –
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTS – REF N: V/10/2026
ERRATUM ADVERT
This position is being re-advertised. Applicants who have previously applied are not required to reapply, as their existing applications will be considered.
POSITION: MARKETING OFFICER – (1 Position)
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