Procurement Administrator (Buyer's Clerk) – Permanent

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Kariega, Eastern Cape
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this construction site office in Kariega, that's you. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Kariega, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

  • Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
  • Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
  • Load supplier invoices and match them to goods-received notes.
  • Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

  • Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands
  • Dealer management system experience for motor roles
  • Basic payroll input experience

What's in it for you

  • Room to grow into an office manager or bookkeeping role
  • Annual bonus depending on business results
  • Paid Sage or Pastel courses

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: two contactable references, certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus your admin or bookkeeping certificates.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.
  • Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationKariega, Eastern Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted9 November 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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