Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare attendance registers and confidentiality documents for the tender workgroup.
• Make bookings of venues and set up virtual meetings for information and evaluation sessions.
• Perform mandatory tender evaluations.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation.
• Confirm the accuracy and validity of required documents.
• Perform due diligence on references.
• Distribute tender notices and tender invitations.
• Assist departments with tender requests, and handle inquiries from bidders and potential bidders.
• Conduct supervised research on tender requests.
• Draft letters for successful and unsuccessful tender submissions.
• Assist purchasing division and vendor registration division with new purchase orders and new vendor registration.

Inherent requirements:

• A LLB degree on NQF level 8 or a BCom Law degree on NQF Level 7.
• Not studying full time.
• Must be a South African Citizen or permanent resident.
• Must have not participated on Internship before.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

• The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
• The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
• The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results oriented.

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.

• Strategic thinking.

- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading.

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Required DocumentsPlease ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
30 October 2024.Salary:
The salary is R8 567.50 per month.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally, kindly contact / / / / for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at:The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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