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Senior Administrative Officer: Supply Chain Management
Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Senior Administrative Officer for Supply Chain Management at the Western Cape Health Warehouse. Suits people with warehouse, stock and procurement experience who can handle admin and HR tasks.
- Main duties: manage contracts and procurement of medical consumables, prepare bid documents for the Quotation Committee, and report on stock on hand.
- Also: plan and control warehouse inventory and forecasting, and handle HR tasks such as attendance registers, leave, labour relations and performance agreements.
- Must have: an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Supply Chain Management.
- Must have: appropriate experience in supply chain and warehouse management, and in managing and handling stock in a store or warehouse.
- Must have a valid Code B or EB driver's licence. Knowledge of LOGIS or the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook are required.
- Based at the Western Cape Health Warehouse. The advert does not state a closing date or how to submit an application.
- No payment is required to apply. Candidates will have to complete a practical test.
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Requirements
- Minimal educational qualification:
- An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Supply Chain Management.
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in Supply Chain and Warehouse Management, including demand planning, inventory optimization, supplier coordination, and maintaining efficient storage and distribution systems.
- Appropriate experience in managing & handling stock in a store/warehouse environment.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to collate, verify data, work accurately and methodically.
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Knowledge and practical experience in LOGIS or Basic Accounting System (BAS).
- Knowledge of administrative and/or support duties in a store/warehouse.
Duties
- Acquisitions Management - Handling and contract management as per notices in order to procure medical consumables (contract and non-contract).
- Ensure Compliance with the AO system and delegation when acquiring goods and services.
- Ensure strict adherence to and continuously maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable departmental policies, prescripts, and procedures.
- Managing procurement end-to-end in terms sampling request, evaluation submission, presenting to QC, following the relevant procurement processes.
- Execute responsibilities within the Electronic Procurement System (ePS), ensuring adherence to procurement prescripts and compliance requirements.
- Prepare bidding templates and supporting documentation for presentation to the Quotation Committee.
- Compile and report on stock on hand and dues-out, supporting effective inventory control and planning.
- Contract management, Forecasting, Demand, Reporting & Policy development for warehouse.
- ESL, Logis ICN Compliance & BMI.
- Maintain regular communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding orders.
- Assist with interim and annual financial reporting, including financial year-end processes.
- Performed ad-hoc administrative and operational support tasks as required.
- Initiate and formulate new proposals for optimal efficiency and effectiveness regarding service.
- Human Resource Management - Attendance register control, leave planning and control, labour relations, training & development identification and performance agreements and review.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr D Botha Tel No: (021) 833-7623 or email: Daniel Botha at Daniel.Botha@westerncape.gov.za
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to do a practical test
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 445 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/596: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: Western Cape Health Warehouse REQUIREMENTS: Minimal educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Supply Chain Management. Experience: Appropriate experience in Supply Chain and Warehouse Management, including demand planning, inventory optimization, supplier coordination, and maintaining efficient storage and distribution systems. Appropriate experience in managing & handling stock in a store/warehouse environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to collate, verify data, work accurately and methodically. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. Computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Knowledge and practical experience in LOGIS or Basic Accounting System (BAS). Knowledge of administrative and/or support duties in a store/warehouse. DUTIES: Acquisitions Management - Handling and contract management as per notices in order to procure medical consumables (contract and non-contract). Ensure Compliance with the AO system and delegation when acquiring goods and services. Ensure strict adherence to and continuously maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable departmental policies, prescripts, and procedures. Managing procurement end-to-end in terms sampling request, evaluation submission, presenting to QC, following the relevant procurement processes. Execute responsibilities within the Electronic Procurement System (ePS), ensuring adherence to procurement prescripts and compliance requirements. Prepare bidding templates and supporting documentation for presentation to the Quotation Committee. Compile and report on stock on hand and dues-out, supporting effective inventory control and planning. Contract management, Forecasting, Demand, Reporting & Policy development for warehouse. ESL, Logis ICN Compliance & BMI. Maintain regular communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding orders. Assist with interim and annual financial reporting, including financial year-end processes. Performed ad-hoc administrative and operational support tasks as required. Initiate and formulate new proposals for optimal efficiency and effectiveness regarding service. Human Resource Management - Attendance register control, leave planning and control, labour relations, training & development identification and performance agreements and review. ENQUIRIES: Mr D Botha Tel No: (021) 833-7623 or email: Daniel Botha at Daniel.Botha@westerncape.gov.za NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to do a practical test