Experience

NUST Namibia

• Namibia
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Logistics/Procurement Researcher

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  General Responsibility The Research Assistant is responsible for the accomplishment of research tasks at the Centre under the guidance of the Manager of the department. He assists with student supervision and academic matters regarding the logistics programmes at the department. Tasks and Responsibilities Research Support departmental research initiatives Accomplish research according to instructions of the department’s Manager (Co-)author at least one research paper annually with topic relevant to the centre's work field. Self-improvement through attendance of pertinent workshops and trainings Identification of suitable materials (books, software, hardware) for research and courses Complete own studies with the goal of getting to the next level in terms of academic qualifications Attend academic conferences and conventions in order to grow his and the centre’s knowledge, exposure and reach and also to network and help cultivate new client prospects Stay current on transportation and logistics research news, events, trends. Consulting & Technology Transfer Assist in the accomplishment of projects in case of need Liaise with industry Education Present lectures for the different subjects in the Logistics qualification; Provide academic support to students and handle learning related developmental tasks PR / Networking Participate in/contribute to strategic growth initiatives and setting direction for the centre, including brainstorming, research, client and partner inquiries for new markets, clients, partnerships, services, geographic areas. Finance Support the creation of income for additional activities of the NGCL Reporting of all major activities, projects, problems and arising questions to the manager of the research department and to the director Show less



MTC Namibia

• Namibia
• Telecommunications
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tender & BEE Administrator

  • Aug 2005 - Present

  Develops Tender document format and bid specifications.In consultation with the tender owners, formulates tender documents for services and/or products required by drawing up a detailed scope of work.Liaise with company advertising agency, ensures that the tender adverts correctly appear in the media on the specified date.Coordinates communications between the tender owner and any potential supplier by serving as the central point of contact.Schedules bid openings and maintains bid register and ensures that the tenders received comply with the basic tender requirementsPublishes all open tender prices on the day of the tender opening.Ensures that bids received are properly filed for future referencesProvide guidance to MTC employees pertaining to all aspects of the Tender documentationReceives tender board proposals for the week and ensures compliance with the basic requirements.Serves as a tender board secretary to the internal MTC tender board by preparing all the documentations required for the meeting and taking minutesEnsures that decisions taken at the tender board meeting are executed and implemented by consulting with the responsible persons.Ensures all outcomes for each tender proposal are communicated to the internal tender owner and the successful supplier.The approved tender board proposals, ensures that the purchase order is created by any of the Procurement Officers.In consultation with the internal tender owners define the evaluation criteria for bids&proposals and make award recommendations taking into account quality, cost, lead time, service and financial stability of the suppliersArrange meetings with the internal owners to make sure that all bids and proposals received are evaluated and recommendations to the tender board are completed within the shortest possible time after the closing date.Act as tender evaluations team leader for all the cross functional sourcing teams to evaluate bids received in respect of a specific tender Show less

• Procurement Officer

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2013

  Checks on electronic system for new requisitions,using the company internal ERP System.Consults requisitioners to confirm order items and quantitiesNegotiates with suppliers for best deals for MTCNegotiates trade in cost for office equipmentRequests quotations from suppliersIf the order is less than N$ 10 000, obtains only 1 quotationBetween N$ 10 000 and 50 000, obtains 3 quotationsOver N$ 50 000, obtains 3 quotations and must get approval from the tender board if it is a stock requirement. If it is a non-stock requirement, provides the requesitioner with the obtained quotations to enable the requesitioner to compile and submit their proposals to the tender boardUses special selection criteria to evaluate the quotationsLiaises with whoever submitted the requisition to ensure that requirements are metDecides together with the requesitioner on the supplier, more especially if it a non-stock itemConverts requisition to purchase order typing in all notes on the order and releases for authorizationOnce the order has been released, the system notifies the relevant cost centre owner Phones supplier to confirm that they received the fax and enquires about delivery timeIf stock is delivered to the warehouse, they close the order on the system and sends copies of documentation to Procurement departmentNon stock items are delivered to whoever ordered it or to ProcurementSends original documentation with all attachments to Finance department for paymentEnsure that adequate records are kept for reference purposesDaily manage supplier performanceIf there were problems, makes additional copy and files in history fileConducts supplier performance reviews quarterlyDepending on the level, enters into discussion with problem suppliers in order to improveperformance in futureConducts site visits in order to ascertain whether suppliers or contractors would be able to meet MTC’s requirementsMaintains good working relationships with suppliers Show less

• Sales Administrator

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

  Act as administrative and logistical support and liaison with the aim to execute requests from dealers.Collect information and update Dealer Database.Execute claims received for the dealers e.g.travelling for training etc.Act as first line initiator in response to FSC queries.Execute administrative and coordination support to ensure successful promotions and campaigns.Control the loan phones issued to the dealers.Assist the dealer with the administration of the regional shows.Gather sales information from MTC distribution channels to assist Trainer:Distribution.Compiles Post Mortems of Dealer events for Manager: Distribution.Verify expenditure for Distribution Department versus Budget.Distribute information and reports and ensure distribution of price lists to dealers.Ensure Regional Shows is a success in conjunction with Corporate Communication department.Raise Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Material Requisitions.Responsible for distribution of receipt books to ensure increased revenue and improved customer relations.Act as liaison between dealer and MTC Brand.Disseminate business intelligence information regarding competitor’s activities in the marketobtained from Dealer Review Committee. Show less



Namibia Competition Commision

• Head Of Procurement Management Unit

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  Procurement of Goods and ServicesContract Management, Supplier EvaluationsPerformance ManagementSourcing, Strategic PlanningBid EvaluationsManagementAsset Acquisition and disposal (fixed and movable)Inventory ManagementMaintenance, Fleet and Logistical ServicesGeneral Support Services

• Administration Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

  Procurement of Goods and ServicesContract Management, Supplier EvaluationsPerformance ManagementSourcing, Strategic PlanningManagementAsset Acquisition and disposal (fixed and moveable)Inventory ManagementMaintenance, Fleet and Logistical ServicesGeneral Support Services