SCM Officer: Logistics and Stores Management

About the role

The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring a SCM Officer: Logistics and Stores Management in Logistics And Disposal Management, based in Head Office - Zwelitsha. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference number to quote: DOE72/10/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Receive procurement documentation from Internal Control Unit and verify accuracy.
• Capture and authorize quotations and requisitions including verification of Goods Received Vouchers (GRV).
• Authorise purchase orders in the system.
• Analyse and generate LOGIS reports as and when required.
• Assist with the clearance of commitment and provide commitment analysis reports as and when required.
• Check submissions attained documentation according to the prescripts.
• Facilitate completion of log forms.
• Implement regulation policies and prescripts.
• Generate submission and procurement memos.
• Check alignment of requisitions with Logis regulations.
• Receive submissions from end-users.
• Check validity of the accompanying documents.
• View, capture and authorize requisitions on the system.
• Check relevant codes and procurement numbers.
• Facilitate procurement on the system.
• Receive and capture data of approved procurement submissions.
• Update and correct reflection of information on the system.
• Print reports and check status of suppliers.
• Facilitate registration of suppliers on the database (Central and Logis).
• Check required information on the quotations.
• When required, register suppliers with active numbers on both systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SCM legislation.
• Assist in reviewing supply chain management processes, policies and performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain unit.
• Supervise junior or production clerks and ensure compliance measures are adhered to.

Requirements

• Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management/Supply Chain Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Administration/Finance/Accounting/Economics/Internal Audit.
• 3 years’ functional experience in Supply Chain Management at a public entity or government institution.
• A valid driving license.
• Computer Literacy.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Administration Skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Organisational Skills.
• Typing and Writing Skills.
• Strong Leadership Skills.
• Basic financial recording, minute taking and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.