Supply Chain Clerk

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Supply Chain Clerk, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 – R279,708 a year. How to apply: Email address: scm34@emcol.co.za Reference number to quote: EMC1/34/26 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 14H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render Supply Chain Management clerical and administrative support.
• Update and maintain supplier (Including contractors) database.
• Register suppliers on Coltech.
• Request and receive quotations.
• Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system.
• Process purchase orders.
• Issue and receive quotations.
• Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process.
• Compile draft documents as required.
• Place orders.
• Receive and verify goods from suppliers.
• Capture goods in registers databases.
• Receive request for goods from end users.
• Issue goods to end users.
• Maintain goods register.

Requirements

• Matric certificate plus a recognised national diploma in Financial Management/Management assistant/Supply chain Management or any other relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (Coltech etc.).
• 1 -2 years’ experience in supply chain required.
• Competencies:
• Basic knowledge of supply chain policies, procedures and practices
• Basic Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury regulations and applicable SCM prescripts
• Knowledge of demand and acquisition will be added advantage
• Knowledge and understating of legislative framework governing the Public Services
• Knowledge of procedures in terms of the working environment
• Knowledge of Coltech
• Knowledge of Department of Higher Education mandate
• Skills:
• Planning and organizing
• Communication (Good verbal and written)
• Computer Literacy
• Flexibility
• Customer care services
• Report writing