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A Category Specialist opportunity is now open in Rosebank, Johannesburg, through Kwena Human Capital. The role supports a mining company based in Rosebank and focuses on commercial advice for information management categories, on a 12-month contract with the possibility of renewal.
Kwena Human Capital is a recruitment company that has grown steadily since its inception to become a supplier of contract, temporary and permanent personnel, working with a wide range of national blue-chip clients across industry and commerce. In this role, the successful candidate will work for the agency’s client, a mining company with offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
Reporting to the Manager: Category Management, the Category Specialist will handle commercial activities for information management categories, helping the business get better value from its commercial agreements while working closely with suppliers and internal teams. The full advertised title is Category Specialist – Commercial Advisor (Contract – Information Management – Rosebank – Johannesburg). The advert was posted on 29 October 2026 and runs for 26 days, so there is a reasonable window to apply, but it is still worth applying promptly.
The role covers the full commercial cycle for information management categories. Duties include supporting the development of category, sourcing and contracting strategies and plans through data gathering and analysis; maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers to drive change in value and deliver innovative solutions; and optimising value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth across the relationship life cycle.
The specialist will support the implementation of commercial strategies, help with negotiations and the finalisation of General Framework Agreements, track commercial dashboard indicators such as cycle times and contract coverage, and identify value and inclusive procurement opportunities. Day-to-day sourcing work includes compiling and executing allocated sourcing events, contracting and contract management, handling administrative duties such as price files and variations, and reporting regularly and accurately on sourcing and contracting activity.
Other duties include supporting sustainable value initiatives covering environmental, social and governance factors and total cost of ownership, helping with supplier performance management, supporting the Inclusive Procurement team on supplier development needs, identifying digitisation opportunities with suppliers, and supporting contractor management, including correct safety specifications and performance indicators in sourcing and contract documents, supplier scorecards, quarterly review meetings and keeping to planned timeframes. Safety, health and environmental responsibilities run through the work, including risk assessments and compliance with relevant policies and standards, including the Contractor Performance Management process.
The advert lists the following. An undergraduate qualification at Bachelor degree level or equivalent, or alternatively a relevant tertiary qualification with a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is advantageous. Practical knowledge of SAP Ariba is required, along with at least three years of proven information management or information technology category experience, including telecommunications, IT infrastructure, software licence agreements including SaaS and end-user licence agreements, hardware, and IT managed services including outsourcing agreements.
Candidates should also have private sector experience within a multinational organisation, strong cross-functional stakeholder management capability with the ability to influence at multiple levels, and a self-starter approach, comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. The desired skills listed are telecommunication, information management, hardware and software licence work, with desired work experience of two to five years and a desired qualification level of diploma. The salary is listed as undisclosed.
Apply only through the original CareerJunction advert, using the Apply button on this page, which takes you to the original listing from Kwena Human Capital. Be cautious of anyone asking for payment to apply or offering the job through unofficial channels, as genuine recruiters do not charge jobseekers to apply.
Before you apply, make sure your CV highlights your category experience in information management or IT, naming the areas the advert lists: telecommunications, IT infrastructure, software licensing, hardware and managed services, along with your SAP Ariba experience. Give concrete examples of sourcing events, contracts or supplier relationships you have handled, and show how you tracked value or improved a commercial outcome. If you have mining or multinational experience, mention it clearly, and keep your qualifications section easy to scan.
Applications go through the original CareerJunction advert, where Kwena Human Capital handles the recruitment. Suitable candidates are encouraged to reply to the advert or send an updated CV as directed in the listing. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted by the agency about the next steps, which may include interviews with the agency and the client.
This page is an informational summary only and is not the employer or the recruiter. Job details, requirements and closing dates can change, so always check the original advert before applying. The salary is not disclosed in the advert, so confirm any pay details directly through the official application process.
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