Provisioning Administrative Officer: Logistics Management

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Provisioning Administrative Officer: Logistics Management, based in Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit). This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/OCT/26/1645 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and render demand and acquisition services.
• Supervise and undertake logistical services.
• Supervise and control the work of sub-ordinate (including training) in the supply chain management unit.
• Deal with more advanced and complicated matters pertaining to provisioning administration.
• Manage all aspects of orders such as quotations, purchase and processing of requisitions, authorization of procurement advice and guidance to all clients, chief user clerks and responsibility managers.
• Ensure compliance with departmental and Treasury Regulations.
• Evaluate and test compliance of all purchasing transactions.
• Manage all open orders.
• Deal with Human resources matters such as leave and perform development system of quarterly evaluation reports.
• Adhere to regulations and legislation pertaining supply chain management unit.
• Facilitate and administer requisitions for good and services.
• Implement internal procurement policies, regulations systems and procedures.
• Maintain procurement and provisioning systems and processes.
• Administer payment processes.
• Knowledge of BAS and LOGIS financial systems.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Supervision of the subordinates.
• Attend and respond to audit queries.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus 3 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance/Logistics/Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Financial/Accounting Management as recognised by SAQA.
• Knowledge and experience of provisioning administration, main focus in the following areas: LOGIS, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations and general knowledge of Basic accounting system (BAS).
• Computer literacy.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work independently and tight deadlines.
• Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.