About the Role
The Department of Basic Education is seeking a diligent Administration Clerk in Supply Chain Management based at the Head Office in Cape Town, specifically at the Bellville Engineering Workshop. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient management of goods, services, and infrastructure that support the educational framework across South Africa. By joining this department, you will play a vital part in enhancing the educational environment, which directly impacts learners and educators in your community.
As an Administration Clerk, your contributions will directly affect the procurement processes that underpin various educational initiatives. Your efforts will help ensure that schools and educational facilities have the necessary resources to provide a high-quality learning experience. This makes your role not just a job, but a meaningful opportunity to serve and uplift the community through public service.
About the Department
The Department of Basic Education is dedicated to improving the quality of education in South Africa. Its mission encompasses the development and implementation of policies and initiatives that foster a conducive learning environment for all. Working within this department provides you with the unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of education in South Africa, making a real difference in the lives of learners and educators alike.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the demand and acquisition of goods and services necessary for educational projects.
- Advertise bids and source quotations through the EPS system.
- Prepare procurement batches for review by the Quotation Committee.
- Adjudicate bids in compliance with regulations via the EPS platform.
- Ensure all transactions adhere to legislative and prescriptive requirements.
- Facilitate the preparation and processing of documentation for BAS payments.
- Maintain and update records for all projects on the Engineering database.
- Assist with various ad hoc tasks as required by the department.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum educational qualification of a Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as a passed subject.
- Relevant experience in Supply Chain Management.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes and Financial Management principles.
- Familiarity with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPF) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).
- Understanding of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) requirements.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas of the post.Experience: Appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of SCM processes.
Knowledge of Financial Management.
Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPF).
Knowledge of Broad Black Based Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).
Knowledge of Construction Industry Development Board (CIBD).
Job Duties
Demand and acquisition management of goods, services and infrastructure.Advertising bids and sourcing quotation via EPS.
Preparation of procurement batches for the Quotation Committee.
Adjudication of bids via EPS.
Ensure that all transactions comply with legislative and prescripts requirements.
Prepare and process all documentation for BAS payments.
Update and record all Projects on the Engineering database.
Assist with general ad hoc functions as and when required.
