Adrian Jacobs

Adrian Jacobs is an experienced procurement specialist currently working at Capitec Bank since March 2022, focusing primarily on IT procurement and achieving a 20% cost reduction through effective contract negotiations with major technology vendors. Prior to this, Adrian served as Assistant Director at the Western Cape Government from March 2015 to April 2022, where significant achievements included analyzing procurement data for cost savings and facilitating bid specification committee meetings. Earlier roles include Procurement Officer/Analyst, concluding contracts worth approximately ZAR350M in medical and surgical goods, and Buyer at Eskom Holdings, where Adrian successfully negotiated contract value reductions and optimized supplier relationships. Adrian holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from the University of the Western Cape and is currently pursuing advanced studies in Contract and Commercial Management.