STATE DIAMOND TRADER PURCHASING OFFICER DEPARTMENT Operations Department – Kempton Park Office REPORTING RELATIONS Senior Purchasing Officer JOB GRADE C4 SALARY BAND Market Related VACANT POSITIONS We invite self-motivated and suitably qualified individuals who wish to stand out in their field to apply for the vacant Purchasing Officer position if they meet the below-listed job purpose, minimum requirements, competencies, and key accountabilities. JOB PURPOSE The job purpose of the Purchasing Officer position at State Diamond Trader is to build strong relations with registered diamond producers so that inspections and purchasing of rough diamonds by the State Diamond Trader are done as per the Diamond Act requirements. The Purchasing Officer position maintains a diverse range of business and diamond skills, as well as a detailed understanding of the South African market and diamond industry practices. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Matric plus 3-year relevant tertiary qualification • Qualification in rough diamond valuation • Must have 5 to 10 years’ experience on the similar role within the diamond industry • Proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role • Knowledge of the Diamond Act SKILLS AND COMPETENCES • Extensive Rough diamond sorting and valuation skills • Extensive Rough to Polished knowledge (RTOP) • Strong negotiating skills • Strong Stakeholder and relationship management skills (Build successful relationships with various internal and external business) • Recognition of producer and/or geographical characteristics of rough diamonds • Diamond manufacturing knowledge • National and international diamond market knowledge • Strong analytical skills • IT literate – proven ability to work with IT systems and Microsoft Outlook systems • Excellent communication (Verbal and written) and presentation skills • Support the Pricing & Development • Commercial awareness (Maintain awareness of the financial implications and impact of decisions taken KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS - KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Purchasing of Rough Diamonds
APPLICATIONS An application letter, CV, and qualification copies must be forwarded to: The Human Resources Manager, email [email protected]. INQUIRIES Contact the Human Resources Manager Mr Nkosinathi Mabaso, Tel 011 334 2691 or [email protected]. Closing Date: 22 May 2024
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