Clinical Procurement Specialist

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Clinical Procurement Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RXH81/2025

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch

Experience:

Appropriate experience in clinical product/equipment evaluation. Knowledge of medical equipment and supplies and their application within a healthcare environment. Appropriate experience in government procurement. Appropriate experience in strategic procurement. Sound clinical knowledge on medical products.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Co-ordinate the evaluation of medical & surgical equipment and consumables for purchase. Liaise with users and suppliers of medical & surgical equipment and consumables. Provide training and guidance on the use of the Essential Supplies List. Assist in the prioritisation of medical / surgical consumables and equipment needs. Represent SCM on various institutional committees. Ensure proper application of contract management. Advisor to the institutional Quotation Committee. Represent RCWMCH on various transversal and provincial bids. Ensure compliance to SCM prescripts. Assist in Procurement Planning and Demand Management.

Note:

CV's should extensively address experience and knowledge with regard to duties above. This post does not form part of any Occupation Specific Dispensation. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical test.

Enquiries:

Mr. Ebrahim Jacobs, ,

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Proven report writing skills. Broad knowledge on negotiating with suppliers. Health sector products (Medical & Surgical equipment and consumables). Bid Management and Procurement prescripts. Preferential Procurement and/or Black Economic Empowerment Management capabilities and understanding. Product evaluation processes. Highly developed problem-solving abilities. Sound interpersonal/communication skills. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

The candidate must be willing to work overtime.

Remuneration:

R R per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:

12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM