Job Description

Receiving and Storing

Receiving and verifying incoming stocks, ensuring they are stored correctly and efficiently. Preparing and issuing stock to authorized personnel based on requisitions or requests. Maintaining accurate records of stock levels, conducting regular stock checks, and identifying potential shortages or discrepancies. Ensuring the stockroom, warehouse, and loading areas are clean, organized, and safe. Participating in stock audits and inventory counts.

Order Management

Managing purchase orders by creating, amending, and canceling them as per end users' requests. Requesting the End-user to submit the invoice if the service has been rendered. Sending the Purchase Order to the end-user as per their request.

Good Receipt Processing

Handling the processing of Good Receipt Notes and related paperwork. Managing and monitoring all receipt notes to ensure they're invoiced. Processing purchase returns, where necessary, after investigation.

Financial Coordination

Compiling necessary documents, accrual spreadsheets, and following up with finance on outstanding invoices. Communicating with relevant suppliers to process invoicing [good receipt] or payment queries. Attaching the correct documentation to invoices and reconciling purchase orders to invoices received. Generate reports detailing accounts payable status [ unrecorded liabilities report and Accrual lists, accrued Purchases].

Stakeholder Interaction

Attending to queries and requests from both suppliers and end users. Sharing of information with internal and external stakeholders during the Audit.

Travel management

Attending to queries and processing the invoices for three travel agents. Compiling the reconciliation of statements.


National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management or equivalent qualification. B.Tech Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Stores Clerk. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Proficiency in the MS Office Suite. A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Mr, Sizo Joshau Ngoma

ne: Tel (012) 672-9120

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 AUGUST 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form. SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.