SCM Officer: Asset and Stores Management

About the role

The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 2 SCM Officer: Asset and Stores Management posts in Education District Office, based in Amathole West; Chris Hani East. 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 numbers to quote: DOE79/10/2026, DOE80/10/2026 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

• Oversee the compilation and maintenance of records.
• Verify the issuing of equipment and accessories to components and individuals in need.
• Identify redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal.
• Oversee the verification of the asset register.
• Update and maintain supplier (including contractors) database.
• Ensure that suppliers are captured and registered on the system.
• Request and receive quotations.
• Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system.
• Ensure that all orders are placed on time.
• Issue and receive bid documents.
• Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusions.
• Check, place and verify orders for goods.
• Receive and verify goods from suppliers.
• Capture and ensure that goods are captured in registers and databases.
• Receive request for goods from end users.
• Issue goods to end users.
• Check and maintain goods registers.
• Update and ensure the maintenance of the register of suppliers.
• Allocate and ensure quality of work.
• Personnel development.
• Assess staff performance.
• Apply discipline.

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.