Procurement Administrator (Buyer's Clerk)

Every small business needs one person who holds the office together; at this family-owned engineering works in Umhlanga, that's you. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
• Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.
• Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
• Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
• Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
• Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.

• At least 2 years of general office admin
• You can handle many small tasks without losing track
• Good Excel and email skills
• Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
• Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate

• Dealer management system experience for motor roles
• Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands
• OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles

• Annual bonus depending on business results
• Paid Sage or Pastel courses
• 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.