Procurement Administrator (Buyer's Clerk)

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

You'll keep the paperwork, orders and people moving at a family-owned engineering works in Durban Central. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Durban Central-based, with most of your time spent at a family-owned engineering works. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

  • Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
  • Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.

You'll need

  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
  • Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track
  • Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff

Extra points for

  • Dealer management system experience for motor roles
  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles
  • Basic payroll input experience

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV listing the software you use daily plus your admin or bookkeeping certificates.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Durban Central.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.
  • Small business owners want proof you can do many things, so list tasks under each job, not only the title.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience5+ years
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
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