Senior Administration Clerk

About the role

The Department of Basic Education is seeking a Senior Administration Clerk for Supply Chain Management in Pretoria. The role focuses on goods received, stock control and accurate records, helping the department keep track of what has been ordered, delivered and stored. The successful candidate will check deliveries against orders, follow up on differences, and help keep stock information up to date. The salary is R237 453 per annum (Level 05). Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications close on 6 November 2026. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, Post 38/07, Ref No: DBE/79/2026.

Responsibilities

Receive goods from service providers and verify deliveries against purchase orders and other supporting documentation; ensure that goods received are aligned with the specifications and quantities reflected on the applicable purchase orders; ensure that discrepancies between ordered and delivered goods are identified, recorded, reported and resolved with the relevant stakeholders; monitor stock levels and identify damaged, obsolete and slow-moving goods; conduct regular stock counts and reconciliations and investigate discrepancies; ensure that goods are appropriately recorded, labelled, stored and controlled.

Requirements

A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification; knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); knowledge of Treasury Regulations; knowledge of applicable Supply Chain Management policies and procedures; good verbal and written communication skills; computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; good organisational and planning skills; good problem-solving skills; good interpersonal and client relations skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team; ability to work independently and under pressure; good administrative and record-keeping skills.

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