
Senior Administrative Officer: Logistics & Disposals (INVENTORY)
Salary or stipendR413 001 per annum, plus benefits 271
The Department of Infrastructure Development is looking for a Senior Administrative Officer: Logistics & Disposals (INVENTORY). This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/360, page 270
- Reference number
- REFS/048671
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Centre
- Head Office (Johannesburg)
- Directorate
- Goods and Services SCM
What you will need
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Cost and Management Accounting/Financial Management/ Financial Accounting.
- A valid driver’s licence Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge of the department Strategy, Knowledge of the SCM policy and procedures, In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management.
- Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Analytic Presentation Report.
- Attributes: Team player, Able to work independently, Professional, Quality-driven, Ability to work under pressure.
Experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience in management of Assets.
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s licence Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Skills and competencies
- A valid driver’s licence Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Analytic Presentation Report.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate the receipt, verification and processing of requisitions for goods and consumables from internal clients.
- Liaise with end users, suppliers, and procurement officials regarding delivery schedules and outstanding orders.
- Coordinate the receipt of goods and verify quantities and specifications against purchase orders and delivery
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
- Telephone: 076 521 4118
Please note
- Capture received items on inventory and logistics management systems.
- Prepare and maintain Goods Received Notes, issues vouchers, and distribution records.
- Arrange and monitor the distribution of stock and consumables to user sections.
- Verify that all supporting documentation is complete, accurate and filed.
- Follow up on discrepancies, shortages, damaged goods and back orders.
- Maintain a register of requests, receipts and issued items.
- Coordinate the compilation of routine reports on stock movement and distribution activities.
- Facilitate administrative control over warehouse operations and storage facilities.
- Facilitate the storage of goods in an orderly, secure and accessible manner.
- Monitor stock levels and identify items requiring replenishment.
- Update bin cards, stock registers and electronic inventory records.
- Facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety requirements within storage areas.
- Coordinate the labelling and classification of stock items.
- Monitor the safekeeping of high-value and sensitive inventory items Report on warehouse-related risks, losses and irregularities to management.
- Facilitate compilation of monthly inventory status reports.
- Coordinate and participate in scheduled and ad-hoc stocktaking exercises.
- Reconcile physical stock counts with inventory records and investigate variances.
- Prepare stock adjustment documentation for approval.
- Maintain accurate inventory accounts and audit trails.
- Compile reports on obsolete, redundant and slow-moving stock.
- Facilitate compliance with asset and inventory management policies.
- Provide administrative support during internal and external audits.
- Facilitate maintenance of filing systems, databases and records related to logistics and inventory management.
- Draft correspondence, memoranda and submissions.
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual operational reports.
- Facilitate responses to internal and external enquiries regarding logistics and inventory matters.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and record minutes.
- Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department.
- Supervise subordinates and maintain discipline.
- Supervise training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions.
- Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates.

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