Administration · Circular 27 of 2026

Supply Chain Clerk Production

Department of Water and Sanitation

Overview

The Department of Water and Sanitation seeks a supply chain clerk to coordinate demand plans, conduct sourcing and manage inventory at its Bellville office.

Requirements

  • A Senior/Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics.
  • Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environments.
  • Flexibility and teamwork.
  • Basic knowledge of problem solving and Analysis.
  • People and diversity management.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Good Communication skills both (verbal and written).
  • Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

  • Coordination of demand plans.
  • Ensure that all procurement is in line with demand plans.
  • Perform quarterly reviews to ensure procurement purchases are in line with demand.
  • Conduct sourcing of quotations.
  • Conduct inventory checks, administer goods receipts and goods issue.
  • Ensure that all procurement is in line with prescribed legislation and regulations.
  • Assist with procurement of price quotations, tenders, evaluation and adjudication.
  • Effective management of controls and registers.
  • Capturing of requisitions, orders, goods receipting and payments.
  • Manage filing of Supply Chain Management documentation.
  • Maintain registers for orders, payments and requisitions.
  • Handle queries from suppliers and capture new suppliers onto the database.
  • Maintain and administer stores.
  • Recording, faxing, copying and filing of documentation.
  • Render asset management clerical support.
  • Render demand and acquisition clerical support.
  • Render logistical support services.
  • Assist with the compilation and maintenance of records according to Supply Chain Management (SCM) prescripts, e.g. procurement batches, goods received, asset verification, stocktaking and bar – cording of assets, courier services etc.
  • Compile and maintain records e.g. asset records/database.
  • Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals.
  • Identify redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal.
  • Verify asset register.
  • Request and receive quotations.
  • Place orders.
  • Issue and receive bid documents.
  • Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion processes.
  • Compile draft documents as required.
  • Receive requests for goods and services from end users.
  • Place orders for goods and services.
  • Receive and verify goods from suppliers.
  • Capture goods and services receipt vouchers.
  • Issue goods to end users.
  • Process payments on SAP.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mrs N Gqiba Tel No: (021) 941 6125

Notes

Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area. Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, 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 interview. 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. 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. 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. OTHER POSTS

Post 27/85, sourced from the DPSA Circular 27 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Water and Sanitation by 17 August 2026, quoting reference 170826/06. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Bellville
Salary
R237 453 p/a · Level 5
Closing date
17 August 2026 Closed
Reference
170826/06
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.