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Procurement and Stores Administrator (Building & Construction) (JB6198)

  • Silvertondale, Pretoria

Procurement and Stores Administrator (Building & Construction) (JB6198)
Silvertondale, Pretoria
R15 000 to R20 000 a month (Depending on experience)
Permanent


An established civil engineering and construction organisation specialising in earthworks and infrastructure development is seeking a reliable and adaptable Office Administrator to join its team in Silverton, Pretoria. The position will primarily focus on procuring materials, coordinating the booking of materials, plant and equipment, and taking ownership of stores and stock management once trained. The successful candidate must be organised, accurate, professionally presented and willing to learn additional administrative functions to support teamwork and business continuity.

Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 / Matric
Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience within the construction industry
Previous procurement or purchasing experience
Experience sourcing, renting and purchasing materials, plant and equipment for construction sites
Experience sourcing and purchasing fittings and other stock required for projects
Experience in stores administration, stock management and stock control
Experience loading and processing supplier invoices
Proficiency in Pastel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational, coordination and record-keeping abilities
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple daily responsibilities effectively
Reliable, adaptable and able to take ownership of assigned responsibilities
Open-minded, eager to learn and willing to grow within the organisation
Team-oriented and willing to provide operational cover when colleagues are absent
Professional appearance and presentation

Duties and Responsibilities:
Procure materials, fittings, parts and stock required for construction projects and daily operations
Source suitable suppliers and obtain the necessary information for purchasing decisions
Coordinate the booking and availability of materials, plant, machinery and equipment for construction sites
Source, rent and purchase plant, equipment and materials required for new and existing construction sites
Liaise with suppliers and follow up on quotations, orders, deliveries and outstanding items
Liaise with Directors and relevant team members regarding stock, materials, plant and equipment requirements
Take ownership of the stores and stock management function once fully trained
Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment when required
Maintain accurate records of stock received, issued and available
Ensure that stores and stock records are organised, accurate and kept up to date
Load and process supplier invoices on Pastel
Maintain accurate records of orders, supplier invoices, deliveries and stock levels
Provide general office and construction administration support
Maintain organised administrative records and filing systems
Assist colleagues and provide administrative cover during periods of leave or illness to ensure business continuity
Learn additional administrative functions over time, including job card administration and safety administration
Cross-train in other office responsibilities to provide support when operational cover is required
Manage procurement and stores responsibilities while assisting with other administrative duties when needed
Represent the organisation professionally when dealing with suppliers, colleagues and external stakeholders

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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