Procurement Administrator – Entry-Level (On-Site)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join the procurement team in Tembisa. You will handle data entry, maintain records, and liaise with suppliers to confirm orders and delivery times, ensuring accuracy and compliance with purchasing policies.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in procurement, with training on vendor files, order tracking, and basic report generation, while supporting inventory management and cross-department collaboration to

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or clerical role is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing processes or office administration.
• Strong organizational skills and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, requisitions, and other procurement documents accurately.
• Maintain and update procurement records, databases, and vendor files.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details and delivery times.
• Track status of purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Assist in verifying received goods against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide administrative support to the purchasing team, including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Ensure adherence to company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Generate simple reports on purchasing activity.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join the procurement team in Tembisa. You will handle data entry, maintain records, and liaise with suppliers to confirm orders and delivery times, ensuring accuracy and compliance with purchasing policies.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in procurement, with training on vendor files, order tracking, and basic report generation, while supporting inventory management and cross-department collaboration to