Junior Procurement Administrator - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client in Gauteng seeks a Junior Procurement Administrator to join the Commercial and Procurement team. This role suits a detail‑oriented candidate aiming for a long-term career in construction.

You will process orders, quotes, and supplier records on Buildsmart, coordinate deliveries with site teams, and assist with reporting and cost tracking. Proficiency in MS Office is preferred, with English and another local language advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric or Grade 12 is required.
• Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field is advantageous.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a procurement or administrative position.
• Proficient with Buildsmart and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Languages: English plus at least one of Afrikaans or Zulu.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes and related procurement documentation on Buildsmart.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain supplier records and procurement registers.
• Coordinate material and plant deliveries with site teams.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve account queries.
• Assist with procurement reporting, cost tracking and quotation analysis.
• Ensure procurement documentation is filed and maintained.
• Support Commercial and Procurement with general admin tasks.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors on procurement matters.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Procurement / Supply Chain / Admin qualification

Tools

Buildsmart

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable and growing building contractor based in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Procurement Administrator to join their Commercial and Procurement team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and related procurement documentation on Buildsmart
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Maintain supplier records and procurement registers
• Coordinate material and plant deliveries with site teams
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with resolving account queries
• Assist with procurement reporting, cost tracking, and comparative quotation analysis
• Ensure procurement documentation is accurately filed and maintained
• Support the Commercial and Procurement departments with general administrative functions
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding procurement-related matters

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field will be advantageous
• 1–2 years’ experience in a procurement or administrative position
• Previous exposure to the construction industry is beneficial
• Working knowledge of Buildsmart is essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong organisational and communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in at least two of the following languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu

Benefits:

Salary: R240K – R300K CTC per annum

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.