Procurement Administrator (Buyer's Clerk)

This family-owned engineering works in Bloemfontein needs an all-round administrator who can switch from quotes to payroll input without fuss. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Bloemfontein, Free State, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
• Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
• Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
• Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
• Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.

• At least 2 years of general office admin
• Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
• Neat, reliable record keeping
• Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
• Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
• Good Excel and email skills

• Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands
• Basic payroll input experience
• OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles

• Stable weekday hours with early Friday finish at some offices
• Paid Sage or Pastel courses
• Annual bonus depending on business results
• Room to grow into an office manager or bookkeeping role

• Small business owners want proof you can do many things, so list tasks under each job, not only the title.
• Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.