MATERIAL RECORDING CLERK (BUYER)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 228 000 - 269 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Johannesburg is seeking candidates for a role involving demand and acquisition management processes. The ideal applicant will possess a Grade 12 certificate and a relevant diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management. Responsibilities include managing stock levels and assisting in various procurement tasks. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Applications need to be submitted online by 24-12-2025.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Grade 12 certificate.
• Must have a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Experience in a public health environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and acquisition processes.
• Assist end users in drafting specifications.
• Conduct stock taking and maintain inventory.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Client-oriented

Computer knowledge and literacy

Education

Grade 12 certificate

National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

SRM

SAP

Job description

Package : R228 321 – 268 950 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate. A National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management/Public Management/ or equivalent, will be an added advantage. Experience in a public health environment will be an added advantage. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and to attend to details and ensure the correctness of data/information. Ability to work under pressure and to work in a team. Be prepared to work overtime when required to meet deadlines. Good communication skills and interpersonal relations. Must be a client-oriented person. Computer knowledge and literacy are compulsory. Knowledge of SRM / SAP.

Duties

• Demand & Acquisition management processes, including registration of end-user requirements, RFQ administration process for goods and services, generation of shopping carts for purchase orders, and expediting of Purchase Orders. Assist end users in drafting specifications and obtaining material master numbers. Check and evaluate the compliance of all quotations received before presentation to the QAC committees. Handling of end-user queries and reporting on progress. Handle queries presented to the department and provide a report on relevant functions as allocated. Conduct stock taking periodically and ensure that there is always enough stock in the warehouse all the time. Compile and submit reports as per the relevant function and support the Warehouse with queries.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your queries to [e-mail]. NB: where Driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of closing date of this advertisement, please accept your application unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skill/knowledge test. The recommended candidates may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sizwe Tropical Disease Hospital

Closing Date : 24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have A Grade 12 certificate?

Do you have a National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management/Public Management/ or equivalent, plus a computer literacy certificate?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.