Job Description

The Department of Home Affairs is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to support stock control, procurement administration, and warehouse operations at Head Office in Tshwane. This role is ideal for candidates who can work accurately with inventory records, assist with issuing and receiving goods, and maintain effective stock management processes in line with government procedures.

The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth running of supply chain activities by supporting procurement requests, maintaining registers and bin cards, assisting with stocktaking, and ensuring the safekeeping of warehouse items. This is a strong opportunity for someone interested in public sector administration, inventory control, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Receive and issue goods and stock items
• Capture requests on the LOGIS Procurement Integration system
• Receive and record face value forms
• Issue stock from the warehouse and update bin cards
• Prepare courier dispatches of goods, including worldwide deliveries
• Update and monitor minimum stock levels
• Receive requisitions from end-users and record them correctly
• Render accounting and warehouse clerical support
• Process transactions in line with standard operating procedures, legislative requirements, and procurement policy
• Verify, receive, and issue goods while maintaining registers
• Conduct stocktakes and reconciliations
• Provide daily procurement administration support
• Safeguard stores and warehouse items
• Ensure spot checks and stocktaking are performed
• Follow up with suppliers regarding outstanding deliveries

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 5 recognised by SAQA
• Knowledge of the Constitution
• Knowledge of good governance and Batho Pele Principles
• Knowledge of internal performance evaluation and reporting
• Knowledge of government decision-making processes
• Knowledge of diversity management
• Knowledge of performance management and monitoring
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations
• Knowledge of government systems and structures
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act

Skills and Competencies

• Job knowledge
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal relations
• Record management
• Flexibility
• Honesty and integrity
• Customer service focus
• Computer literacy
• Planning and organising
• Good verbal and written communication
• Problem-solving ability