Supply Chain Clerk Supervisor

SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK SUPERVISOR is listed by DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION. The post is based in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A Senior/Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) to five (5) year experience in Supply Chain Management.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of supply chain management administration procedure.
• Knowledge of financial legislation.
• Knowledge of Government Logistics Management System and LOGIS.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulation and Supply Chain Management Practice notes.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and legislation.
• Disciplinary knowledge of labour law.
• Knowledge of treasury regulations.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution policies.
• Understanding Social and Economic development issues.
• Basic Financial Management.
• Knowledge Management.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Efficient communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Render demand, acquisition, logistics and contract management support services.
• Render the supply chain management administrative roles.
• Follow relevant policies and regulations in supply chain management activities.
• Facilitate the procurement planning, acquisition and logistics of goods and services.
• Capture the acquisition requests on electronic purchasing system.
• Provide a Secretarial support function to Bid-Committees.
• Provide administrative duties during the tender/bid briefing sessions.
• Assist with the tender compilation of bid documents and confirm if it is in line with applicable SCM prescripts and processes.
• Respond to specific queries during the tender/bid briefing sessions.
• Open bid documents and check the responsiveness and non-responsiveness of documents.
• Provide assistance in the review of the scope of the Terms of Reference (TOR).
• Assist with the monitoring of validity period of closed tenders.
• Assist in the co-ordination and execution of the bidding process.
• Arrange and attend bid Evaluation committee meeting.
• Prepare register for bidders.
• Prepare scoring model/tender recommendation and evaluation reports.
• Preparation/ screening of recommendation for Adjudication.
• Supervise the Logistical Management Processes and compliance thereof.
• Ensure orders for correct goods and services are placed, checked, verified, received and paid to correct Supplier.
• Assist in updating the Contract registers and contract management.
• Supervise the Supply Chain Management financial and human resources.
• Manage personnel in accordance with human resource prescripts and DPSA PMDS process.
• Check the compliance with SCM prescripts and processes.
• Render administrative services to supply chain Acquisition Management.
• Assist in implementation of SCM policies, processes, and procedures.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Notes

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 abovementioned 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 and 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.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms M Ramoshaba Tel No: (053) 830 8800

Required Documents

Z83, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 132–133
• Open the DPSA circular PDF