Durban: Procurement Admin Clerk posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the Role

To ensure the smooth, accurate, and compliant handling of administrative, procurement, and financial support processes across stores, Distribution Centre (DC), and Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

Insurance Administration

        Handle and process insurance claims and incident reports.

        Liaise with all relevant parties regarding insurance-related matters.

        Compile and submit weekly insurance reports every Monday.

Procurement & Purchasing

        Obtain quotations and place orders for stores, DC, and Head Office requirements (e.g., labels, pallet wrap, boxes, stationery, and related operational items).

        Issue purchase orders accurately and timeously.

        Complete and submit new credit application forms.

        Pack and distribute store stationery.

        Maintain current store stationery requirements by monitoring OPUS and compiling allocation reports for submission to DC.

Financial & Accounts Administration

        Load payments and provide proof of payments where required.

        Process daily COD payments, budgets, and month-end payments.

        Prepare and process approximately 20 monthly creditor reconciliations.

        Raise invoices for tiling allowances and follow up on payments from landlords.

        Conduct 3-month reasonability checks on billing for credit card machines.

        Assist with bank guarantees administration.

Store Support Administration

        Open new stores on Pastel and create the required GL codes according to company requirements.

        Attend weekly new store meetings every Thursday.

        Coordinate store closure cancellations, including credit card machines, insurance, security, and related services.

        Order and cancel credit card machines, while handling related queries and faults.

General Administration

        Perform ad hoc administrative and finance-related tasks as requested by the Accountants or Finance Manager.

        Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in administration and procurement.
• Exposure to accounts payable or finance administration will be advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Accountability and ownership
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Reasonable knowledge of accounts payable processes
• High level of integrity
• Reliable and consistent work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment