129 Procurement Assistant jobs in South Africa

• Support the Procurement Team and internal stakeholders for procurement and sourcing related initiatives.
• Maintain and update pricing for the business across all items procured in SAP. This will include following up with vendors with pricing on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Provide support on BBBEE administration activities like certificate collection, vendor follow ups and scorecard tracking.
• Support the business stakeholders with vendor loading and all administration related to this activity. This will include liaising with legal teams to complete credit applications and following up with vendors for all documentation.
• Support the procurement manager and analyst with price benchmarking activities and cost saving initiatives which is a key KPI.
• Support the procurement manager and analyst with vendor invoice payments and recons and run weekly reports on invoice payment blocks.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics (Performance Indicators, benchmarking & SLAs) with collaboration of procurement and internal stakeholder teams.
• Provide procurement support on all procurement related activities

The candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Knowlege of SAP tools
• Relevant Supply Chain/ Procurement qualifications

• Processing of Supplier Purchase Orders
• Negotiating Prices with Suppliers
• Sourcing of New Products
• Expediting of Purchase Orders
• Daily Procurement Reports

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

• Must have + 2 years' experience in Procurement or CMT
• Good English Communication
• Sage KNOWLEDGE will be an Advantage
• CMT experience will be an Advantage
• Code 8 or 10 Drivers License with +2 Year driving experience Will be an Advantage
• Computer Literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Strong Excel Capabilities , Must know to use all Excel essential Formulas
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• No Criminal Record ( Note Criminal record checks will be conducted )

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team Player
• Good communication skills (verbal and writing)
• Problem solver.
• Must be punctual, precise and reliable.
• Able to work without Supervision.
• Willingness to learn.
• Professionalism

Application Deadline: 2025/10/03

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R6 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

The Procurement Assistant at The Royal Portfolio works alongside our Interiors team to manage the administration and planning for all their procurement requirements for our properties. This is an integral role that keeps our Designers, Project Managers and Procurement teams organised and on deadline.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• collating lists of furniture, fittings and equipment required per project
• sourcing quotes as needed for the team to compare
• create inventory lists
• track delivery details
• capture all items received, and work closely with the Warehouse
• manage logistics of any shippnig or couriers as required

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Events Management or Interior Decorating preferred.
• You must be available to work full-time, in office
• You must be able to travel, and work irregular hours
• You must have a driver's license
• You must be physically fit, and able to fetch and carry large/ sometimes heavy items
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Positive attitude with can-do mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurised office environment

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.

South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.

Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.

Company Description

Beauty Zone is an independent retail organization with +-60 stores specializing in cosmetics, hair care, and health care products, along with a selection of general FMCG products. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality products and exceptional service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Procurement Assistant located in Durban. The Procurement Assistant will assist in processing purchase orders, maintain relationships with suppliers, and ensure the timely delivery of products. Responsibilities include price negotiations, tracking inventory levels, and assisting in the procurement of goods to support store operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with Purchase Orders and Purchasing processes
• Strong Analytical Skills and Procurement expertise
• Excellent Communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience in the retail industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Their Responsibilities Typically Include

• Within the Kissflow system:

• Maintain the supplier administration within

• Streamline documentation,

• record-keeping, and

• processes to enhance efficiency

• Maintain an updated and accurate preferred Supplier database

• Assist in the administrative procurement processes

• track RFPs,

• request quotations,
• preparation/issuing of purchase orders,
• raising delivery notes,

• request and upload final tax invoices

• Tracks, troubleshoots and resolves procurement system issues following established guidelines and procedures, escalates technical issues to the appropriate level and resources within IT

• Coordinating with internal departments to assess procurement needs and specifications
• Manage purchases done on the procurement credit card and reconcile card weekly
• Prioritise urgent order requests
• Handling incoming and outgoing courier parcels (for parks)
• Receipting goods, notifying parks of stock
• Binning goods into storeroom
• Issuing goods out of storeroom, packing slip
• Stock take + managing old items in storeroom

• Preparation of Commercial Invoices

• Liaise with suppliers in respect of commercial and/or technical clarifications and queries

• Tracking inventory levels and placing orders as needed - Office supplies
• Phone daily to follow up if orders placed will be delivered timeously
• Adhere to company's procurement policies and procedures
• Recommends improvements in workflow, procedures, and documentation as it relates to the procurement systems
• Parks work 7 days a week and the procurement phone (separate to your personal phone) does receive requests 7 days a week. Some of these might be emergency/crucial and require an after-hour intervention. This is however not the norm.
• Keep current in changes in procurement field and contractual regulations
• Management of email address
• Assist the Procurement Specialist to plan and calculate all activities related to the Procurement Department
• Resolving supplier issues, including shipment delays or quality concerns.

Their responsibilities typically include:

• Within the Kissflow system:

• Maintain the supplier administration within

• Streamline documentation,
• record-keeping, and
• processes to enhance efficiency
• Maintain an updated and accurate preferred Supplier database
• Assist in the administrative procurement processes
• track RFPs,
• request quotations,
• preparation/issuing of purchase orders,
• raising delivery notes,
• request and upload final tax invoices
• Tracks, troubleshoots and resolves procurement system issues following established guidelines and procedures, escalates technical issues to the appropriate level and resources within IT
• Coordinating with internal departments to assess procurement needs and specifications
• Manage purchases done on the procurement credit card and reconcile card weekly
• Prioritise urgent order requests
• Handling incoming and outgoing courier parcels (for parks)
• Receipting goods, notifying parks of stock
• Binning goods into storeroom
• Issuing goods out of storeroom, packing slip
• Stock take + managing old items in storeroom
• Preparation of Commercial Invoices

• Liaise with suppliers in respect of commercial and/or technical clarifications and queries

• Tracking inventory levels and placing orders as needed - Office supplies

• Phone daily to follow up if orders placed will be delivered timeously

• Adhere to company's procurement policies and procedures
• Recommends improvements in workflow, procedures, and documentation as it relates to the procurement systems
• Parks work 7 days a week and the procurement phone (separate to your personal phone) does receive requests 7 days a week. Some of these might be emergency/crucial and require an after-hour intervention. This is however not the norm.
• Keep current in changes in procurement field and contractual regulations
• Management of email address
• Assist the Procurement Specialist to plan and calculate all activities related to the Procurement Department
• Resolving supplier issues, including shipment delays or quality concerns.

Qualities and Skills:

• Solid foundation in procurement operations with hands-on experience

• Exceptional precision and diligence in managing and verifying data

• Skilled in accounting platforms such as Serenic, alongside other procurement tools

• Highly organized with strong time management capabilities

• Collaborative approach to working with internal departments, creditors, and external stakeholders

• Solutions-oriented, with a proactive attitude toward resolving challenges

• Clear and effective communicator, both in writing and speech

• Well-versed in procurement workflows, accounts payable, and documentation practices

• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities independently

• Agile and responsive in dynamic, fast-paced environments

• Proficiency in French or Portuguese considered an asset

Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Logistics is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in administrative roles within office environment

We are looking for two Procurement Assistants as soon as possible to:

• Provide administrative and operational support;
• Focusing on tasks like managing purchase orders;
• Tracking orders;
• Ensuring timely deliveries;
• Co-ordinating with suppliers;
• Maintaining records.

Requirements

• Matric (not negotiable);
• Computer literate;
• At least two years administration experience;
• Strong organisational ability;
• Attention to detail;
• Good communication skills:
• Residing in the East Rand;
• Own transport.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R7 000,00 - R8 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of administration experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

Company Description

CFAM Technologies (Pty) Ltd. design, manufacture, install and commission food and feed extrusion plants and related equipment. We established ourselves as a leader in twin-screw extrusion and related technologies.

CFAM has become a market leader with a proven record of building quality and reliable processing plants that can handle the operating conditions and challenges usually experienced in Africa and developing countries. This is backed by an excellent team. Our extrusion plants have earned the reputation: "Built in Africa for Africa"

As a project driven company, we are seeking a hard-working and skilled Admin Procurement Assistant to join our Procurement Team

Job Description

• Administration of Procurement software:
• Administration of Zebra Systems (Jira Process Atlassian).
• Follow-up:
• Daily follow up of quotations, deliveries and purchase orders.
• Update expected delivery dates on the system
• always keeping in mind the deadlines or target dates of orders
• Ensure that the goods are delivered on time
• Ensure the purchase orders and loaded on the system
• Internal procurement support to reps:
• Operate switchboard and handle all enquiries
• Liaison with suppliers on daily basis
• Reporting:
• Report on your targets and challenges during the weekly meetings

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant Adminstration Qualification
• Experience in Procurement (manufacturing environment), strong administrative background,

Additional Information

Key skills required:

• High quality of work is carried out and ability to meet deadlines
• Competency in Microsoft packages
• Fully bilingual, able to communicate effectively, effective writing skills.
• Well organised and problem solving skills
• basic understanding of technical issues
• Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 15 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will only be contacted via official business email address or telephone. Interviews will take place only in Potchefstroom.

PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED TO APPLY. CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2025

Mission of the role:
Join us as a Logistics and Procurement Assistant to provide administrative and logistical support to the Procurement and Stores functions, focusing on assisting with indirect purchases, following up with suppliers to prevent shortages, and ensuring timely delivery. The role also supports import and export shipments, including completing documentation, arranging dangerous goods packing, and coordinating shipment collection, contributing to smooth material flow within the organisation.

Your Mission:

• Assist with indirect purchase requisitions, supplier quotations, and purchase order creation.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders and proactively address potential delivery delays.
• Support import and export shipments, including completing documentation, arranging dangerous goods packing, and coordinating shipment collection.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and courier companies to ensure timely and compliant transport.
• Support delivery note creation, tracking and allocation with procurement.
• Maintain updated supplier and logistics records on the ERP system and internal tracking tools.
• Assist with shortage reporting, expediting, and supplier performance follow-up.
• Support the Procurement and Stores Manager with reports, planning data, and administrative tasks.
• Uphold Epiroc's values and "The Epiroc Way" in all internal and external interactions.
• Perform any other reasonable duties within scope of competence.

Your Profile:

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• 2–4 years' experience in procurement or logistics administration.
• Experience with import/export processes and freight coordination advantageous.
• Prior exposure to supplier expediting, purchasing, and documentation handling preferred.
• Diploma or certificate in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics Management preferred.

Location:
Centurion, Pretoria

Closing Date
: 30 October 2025

Epiroc
is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more