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Supply Chain Clerk ProductionHartbeespoort Area Office
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Northern
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Supply chain clerk post (two posts, ref 271126/29) handling suppliers, orders, bids and goods records. Suits people with a Grade 12 certificate and a valid driver's licence.
- Duties include supporting demand and acquisition, keeping the supplier and contractor database, requesting quotations and placing orders.
- Other duties include receiving and verifying goods, keeping goods and supplier registers, and issuing goods to end users.
- Must have a Senior or Grade 12 certificate and a valid, unexpired driver's licence.
- Basic knowledge of supply chain management, data capture and computer use is required, along with knowledge of the legislative framework governing the public service.
- The post is based at the Hartbeespoort Area Office. One of the two posts is targeted at a person with a disability.
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Requirements
- A Senior/Grade 12 certificate.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Basic knowledge of supply chain management, practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate computer.
- Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework.
- Governing the public service.
- Flexibility.
- Teamwork.
- Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis.
- People and diversity Management.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Communication.
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Duties
- Render demand and acquisition clerical support.
- Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database.
- Register suppliers on Logis or similar system.
- Request and receive quotations.
- Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system.
- Place orders.
- Issue and receive bid documents.
- Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process.
- Contractors database updated and well maintained.
- Orders placed accordingly.
- Render logistical support services.
- Place orders of goods.
- 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.
- Update and maintain register of suppliers.
- Orders well placed.
- Keep filling records up to date.
- Electronic filing system updated accordingly.
- NOTE:
- One (1) post is targeted for a person with disability.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Dr A Naicker, Cell No: (087) 943 3710
Notes from the department
- Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
- With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
- Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
- SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
- Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interviews.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
- Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
- The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
- In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
- 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
- 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
- Faxed applications will not be considered.
- The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 110 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/171: SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK PRODUCTION REF NO: 271126/29 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Northern SALARY: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) CENTRE: Hartbeespoort Area Office REQUIREMENTS: A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Basic knowledge of supply chain management, practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate computer. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework. Governing the public service. Flexibility. Teamwork. Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis. People and diversity Management. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. DUTIES: Render demand and acquisition clerical support. Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database. Register suppliers on Logis or similar system. Request and receive quotations. Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Place orders. Issue and receive bid documents. Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process. Contractors database updated and well maintained. Orders placed accordingly. Render logistical support services. Place orders of goods. 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. Update and maintain register of suppliers. Orders well placed. Keep filling records up to date. Electronic filing system updated accordingly. NOTE: One (1) post is targeted for a person with disability. ENQUIRIES: Dr A Naicker, Cell No: (087) 943 3710