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The Directorate of Financial and Supply Chain Management Services has officially announced an opening for a permanent Supply Chain Clerk based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This critical institutional support position operates under vacancy reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/116. It is structured within the Public Service Salary Level 5 framework, offering an attractive basic salary of R237 453 per annum, alongside standard government benefits, medical aid allowances, and state housing provisions where applicable.

This specialized position acts as an operational foundation for state procurement systems, inventory tracking networks, and public asset stewardship pipelines. The successful candidate will ensure that decentralized administrative components receive tools, inventory, and materials efficiently while maintaining total compliance with public finance regulations. To evaluate similar entry-to-mid-level public sector positions or set up customized job alerts for your region, you can instantly Browse Supply Chain Management Vacancies at Jobs and Career Opportunities.

Job Specification & Remuneration Matrix

Structural Component	Recruitment Parameters & Criteria
Official Job Title	Supply Chain Clerk
Vacancy Reference Number	REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/116
Directorate Division	Financial and Supply Chain Management Services
Primary Centre of Placement	Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Remuneration Grade Scale	R237 453 per annum (Public Service Salary Level 5)
Minimum Academic Prerequisite	Grade 12 Certificate or a related recognized equivalent qualification
Prior Experience Prerequisites	Basic foundational knowledge of supply chain practices and systems

The Government SCM Procurement and Asset Lifecycle

A Supply Chain Clerk works within a highly regulated environment, handling inventory records, supplier database management, and asset verification logs. The workflow follows a strict legislative lifecycle:

 

Detailed Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

1. Comprehensive Asset Management Clerical Support

• Compile, track, and secure accurate asset logs, databases, and physical tracking registers across all provincial office sections.

• Check, distribute, and issue office furniture, electronic equipment, and essential operational accessories to individuals and organizational units.

• Conduct regular diagnostic checks to identify broken, non-serviceable, or redundant materials, moving them cleanly into disposal pipelines.

• Take part in physical asset inventory audits to reconcile electronic databases against actual floor items, minimizing shrinkage.

2. Demand and Acquisition Clerical Functions

• Look after, verify, and clean regional contractor logs, ensuring all businesses remain compliant with state database regulations.

• Register local suppliers onto the LOGIS computer terminal or similar state electronic purchasing software portals.

• Request and receive comparative quotations from service providers, ensuring transparent price competition rules are followed.

• Input detailed technical buying parameters onto electronic purchasing tools, issue official bid documents, and manage incoming tender submissions safely.

• Provide secretarial and administrative support during formal tender discussions, tracking minutes, and compiling draft documents.

3. Comprehensive Logistical Support Services

• Route official purchase requests to vendors, matching items against delivery notes upon arrival to confirm everything is correct.

• Log incoming consignments inside central inventory tracking tools, managing internal stock levels to keep supply lines fluid.

• Process incoming supply requests from office staff, distributing stock items promptly while updating the main ledger.

Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies

• Academic Foundation: A Grade 12 Certificate or an officially recognized equivalent school qualification.

• System Knowledge: Basic understanding of supply chain workflows, data capture tools, statistical collections, and the LOGIS software interface.

• Legislative Awareness: Familiarity with the rules, laws, and policies that govern the South African Public Service sector.

• Core Operational Skills:

  • Planning, organization, and a high level of attention to detail during data entry.

  • Practical computer literacy across databases, spreadsheets, and document writing tools.

  • Strong written and spoken communication skills, alongside solid interpersonal relations.

  • Ability to work productively within a diverse procurement team environment.

Application Gateways and Submission Channels

Interested candidates who match the selection criteria can submit their complete application folders via hand delivery or secure digital email channels. Please use one delivery channel only:

• Physical Hand-Delivery Gateway: Deliver your documents directly during normal working hours to:

  1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200

• Direct Email Submission Portal: Send your complete application package via email to: Post116@dlrrd.gov.za

• Recruitment Enquiries Contact: Ms F Mathonsi | Telephone Line: (033) 264 9500

Important Submission Compliance Checkpoints

📊 Employment Equity Targets

Preference will be extended to Coloured, Indian, and White Males as well as African, Coloured, and White Females, alongside Persons with Disabilities, in line with internal employment equity plans.

To clear the initial administrative screening phase, your application folder must include a fully completed, newer version of the official Z83 application form. Ensure that sections A, B, C, and D are filled out clearly, and sign the document manually. Attach an updated Curriculum Vitae that lists your exact matric details, identity number, and verifiable work history with reachable references. Make sure the exact job title and reference code (Supply Chain Clerk – REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/116) are noted clearly at the top of your Z83 form to guarantee correct tracking by human resources.

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Post last updated: June 2026 | Vacancy Framework: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services | Focus Context: SCM Clerk Pietermaritzburg Vacancies, DLRRD Circular Openings, Z83 Logis System Data Entry Careers, KZN Public Service Jobs South Africa.