SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: LOGISTICS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A recognized 3year National/Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Financial Accounting or Logistics Management or relevant field in finance and SCM equivalent (at least 360 credits).
- Minimum 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management of which 2 years should be in supervisory role OR 5 years appropriate experience within the Supply Chain Management.
- Computer literacy that includes good working of Ms Office product. knowledge and use of ACCPAC and Warehouse Manager.
- Demonstrate sound understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, SCM Guidelines and other related prescripts.
- Knowledge of Logistics Management.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies and framework within Public Sector.
- Financial/Accounting skills.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Problem solving.
- Analytical skills.
- Results oriented.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Customer oriented Team Leader.
- Self-motivated.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Provision and coordination of Warehouse/Store Management.
- Ensure receiving and checking of goods on delivery.
- Compare/match delivery notes to purchase order.
- Ensure that goods are captured on relevant registers.
- Monitor the process of issuing goods as required.
- Prepare and collate payment documents.
- Monitor the control of stock.
- Inventory management.
- Accurate record keeping of statistics on procurement of goods and services.
- Monitor the RFQ process: Monitor the RFQ process.
- Monitor the methodology for the RFQ process.
- Manage the quotation register.
- Monitor the turnaround time for RFQ evaluation.
- Check the compliance to PPR in RFQ process.
- Monitor Internal Order processing: Control the processing of request for stock Approve and allocate stock per order captured.
- Coordinate the picking and shipping of orders.
- Ensure stock requisitions are correctly approved.
- Ensure all shipments are signed for.
- Supervision of the staff.
- Allocate work according to skills competencies of subordinates.
- Manage staff performance.
- Develop, train and coach.
- Maintain discipline.
- Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.
Enquiries
Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Notes
One permanent position for Senior Administrative Officer: Logistics and Inventory is currently available in the Supply Chain Management Unit: Logistics and Inventory at the Government Pensions Administration Agency – Head Office
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Supply Chain Management
Permanent
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A recognized 3year National/Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Financial Accounting or Logistics Management or relevant field in finance and
SCM equivalent (at least 360 credits). Minimum 3 years experience in Supply
Chain Management of which 2 years should be in supervisory role OR 5 years appropriate experience within the Supply Chain Management. Computer
literacy that includes good working of Ms Office product. knowledge and use of
ACCPAC and Warehouse Manager. Demonstrate sound understanding of
PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, SCM Guidelines and other related prescripts. Knowledge of Logistics Management. Knowledge of Supply Chain
Policies and framework within Public Sector. Financial/Accounting skills.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal. Problem solving. Analytical skills. Results oriented. Interpersonal skills. Customer oriented Team Leader.
Self-motivated.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Provision and coordination of
Warehouse/Store Management. Ensure receiving and checking of goods on delivery. Compare/match delivery notes to purchase order. Ensure that goods
are captured on relevant registers. Monitor the process of issuing goods as required. Prepare and collate payment documents. Monitor the control of stock.
Inventory management. Accurate record keeping of statistics on procurement of goods and services. Monitor the RFQ process: Monitor the RFQ process.
Monitor the methodology for the RFQ process. Manage the quotation register.
Monitor the turnaround time for RFQ evaluation. Check the compliance to PPR
in RFQ process. Monitor Internal Order processing: Control the processing of request for stock Approve and allocate stock per order captured. Coordinate
the picking and shipping of orders. Ensure stock requisitions are correctly approved. Ensure all shipments are signed for. Supervision of the staff. Allocate
work according to skills competencies of subordinates. Manage staff performance. Develop, train and coach. Maintain discipline. Ensure that
subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.
ENQUIRIES : Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
NOTE : One permanent position for Senior Administrative Officer: Logistics and Inventory is currently available in the Supply Chain Management Unit: Logistics
and Inventory at the Government Pensions Administration Agency – Head
Office
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
