Procurement Officer

Pele Energy Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Procurement Officer in Gauteng, South Africa. The role supports procurement functions by managing day-to-day purchasing, ensuring supplier compliance, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma in Supply Chain and 2-4 years of experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing the procurement process, tracking orders, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Strong administrative and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support.
• Good understanding of ISO standards and procurement regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with purchase requests and purchase orders management.
• Support the onboarding of new suppliers and verify compliance documents.

Skills

Supplier documentation knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

The Procurement Officer will support the procurement function by managing day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring supplier compliance, and maintaining accurate records. The role focuses on ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes to support project delivery and operational needs.

Procurement Administration & Order Processing

• Assist with purchase requests (PR) and purchase orders (PO) — ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Track and monitor PO status to avoid delays in supply.
• Support the drafting and processing of supplier contracts under supervision.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Supplier Coordination

• Support the onboarding of new suppliers and maintain updated supplier records.
• Ensure all supplier compliance documents are valid (e.g., BEE certificates, CIPC registration, tax clearance).
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery timelines, and invoicing.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and escalate issues to the Procurement Manager.

Risk, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to procurement procedures, ISO standards, and legal requirements.
• Conduct basic vetting of suppliers for ethical and financial compliance.
• Keep procurement records up to date and support audits as required.
• Identify potential risks or delays and escalate appropriately.

Process & System Support

• Capture and update procurement transactions on the internal system or software.
• Assist in improving procurement workflows and turnaround times.
• Generate basic procurement reports to support decision-making.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support.
• Familiarity with procurement systems or ERP platforms.
• Good understanding of supplier documentation and compliance processes.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and B-BBEE procurement regulations (advantageous).

Competencies

Leadership Capabilities:

• Participative Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Monitoring and Measuring

Cognitive Capabilities:

• Analysis and Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Critical thinking

Interpersonal Capabilities:

• Assertive
• Methodical
• Drive and Action Oriented
• Flexibility
• Excellence and Quality Orientation