Siseko Mapisa

Detail-oriented Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional committed to service delivery with 8+ years experience in procurement, tender administration, compliance, demand management, and financial processes. Experienced in managing bids, ensuring compliance with SCM policies, fostering positive stakeholder relationships, quality assurance and supervising of staff/interns.

SCM Buyer: Acquisition and Demand Management at Mossel Bay Municipality (2018-03 – Present)

Manage the procurement process by obtaining quotations, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring compliance with SCM policies and procedures, while maintaining a calm and professional approach to ensure end users receive what they need on time. Provide help desk support to suppliers and internal departments, leverage strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships. Additionally, mentor interns, guiding them through processes and helping them develop their skills in procurement and SCM.

• Obtained quotations from accredited suppliers and evaluated responsiveness against legislative and SCM requirements
• Supervised tender opening processes and ensured compliance with policies
• Assisted suppliers and internal departments through help desk support
• Drafted tender documents and advised on SCM policy implementation
• Administered tenders, tracked bids and contracts, and maintained up-to-date registers
• Compiled and presented memoranda for bid committees and monitored supplier database forms
• Supervised and trained interns to ensure seamless office and tender operations
• Assisted user departments with implementing Procurement Plans to ensure strategic goals are met
• Performed any other duties assigned with regard to the implementation of supply chain management
• Liaised with the end user to clarify information on requisitions
• Assisted the head of supply chain management with regard to all procurement related functions
• Kept record of the rotation of suppliers
• Supervising and coordination of staff/interns

Finance Intern (Supply Chain & Budget Office Section & Expenditure Section) at Mossel Bay Municipality (2017-01 – 2018-02)

Initiated procurement processes by requesting quotations and compiling bid documentation. Supported stock management, invoicing, and payment processing, ensuring stock accuracy and compliance with budget processes. Coordinated bid advertisements, liaised with Supply Chain Management, and maintained the Masterfile.

• Initiated procurement by handling buyer requests and sourcing quotations from registered suppliers per SCM policies
• Compiled bid documentation and obtained quotations for advertising needs
• Published approved bid advertisements across platforms such as newspapers, IT systems, and notice boards
• Assisted in evaluating quotations and competitive bids, consulting with National Treasury when necessary
• Managed stock receiving, issuing, and system updates, including periodic stocktaking
• Processed requisitions, ordered office equipment, and supported budget-related tasks
• Recorded meeting minutes and maintained accurate records in the Masterfile
• Reconciled invoices, prepared payments for tenders or contractors, and ensured correct retention calculations

Data Clerk at Lancewood (2016-06 – 2016-12)

As a Data Clerk at Lancewood, duties involved maintaining and updating databases, accurately recording stock movements, organising and safeguarding documents, and coordinating with truck drivers for daily collections. The role also included performing regular data backups, sorting paperwork, and ensuring administrative tasks were completed efficiently.

• Maintained and updated the company database with accuracy
• Recorded stock movements, including issued and produced items
• Performed regular data backups to ensure information security
• Sorted and organised paperwork for efficient record-keeping
• Coordinated with truck drivers for daily collections and deliveries
• Safeguarded important documents and ensured proper administration

National Diploma in Financial Information Systems – Walter Sisulu University (2014)

National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting – Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (2015)

National Senior Certificate – Ugie High School (2010)