Junior Purchasing Clerk: Training & Growth in Wholesale

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

On-the-job training in purchasing

Exposure to wholesale distribution in

Career growth within procurement

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Purchasing Clerk in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on supporting the purchasing team with daily procurement tasks, data entry, and supplier communications, offering hands-on training in purchasing and supply chain management within the wholesale sector.

The position is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude who want to build a career in procurement in a dynamic wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Post-matric qualification in Administration or Supply Chain is advantageous.
• Up to 1 year of experience in admin, clerical, or purchasing support.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Able to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Based in or able to commute to Soweto, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior buyers and purchasing managers with daily procurement tasks.
• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders accurately.
• Maintain purchasing database with supplier information, pricing, and order details.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery times, and resolve basic inquiries.
• Track the status of orders and ensure timely delivery of goods to the warehouse.
• Assist in reconciling invoices with purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Organize and file all procurement-related documentation.
• Support the receiving department with information regarding incoming shipments.
• Perform basic data entry and prepare simple reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Post-matric qualification in Administration/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Purchasing Clerk in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on supporting the purchasing team with daily procurement tasks, data entry, and supplier communications, offering hands-on training in purchasing and supply chain management within the wholesale sector.

The position is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude who want to build a career in procurement in a dynamic wholesale environment.