Procurement Officer

Applications are warmly invited for a Procurement Officer role based in Vryburg. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Vryburg operation, and this Procurement Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Vryburg.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Vryburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

What Your Day Looks Like

Your day kicks off in the yard or at the dock, checking schedules, briefing your team and lining up the day’s priorities. You move between receiving, picking, dispatch and the WMS, keeping a close eye on accuracy and time slots. There are constant conversations — with drivers, controllers, customers and the warehouse floor — and the better you communicate, the smoother things run. By the end of the shift, the racks are tidy, the trucks are out, and the next inbound load is already on its way.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Vryburg.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Beyond that, the Vryburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Your Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Vryburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Vryburg will be explained during the hiring process.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

The Environment

Equally, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Vryburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Vryburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vryburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Vryburg team member.

Working in Vryburg

Working in Vryburg means a place near the Hartbeespoort tourism node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Vryburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Vryburg, North West.

Many candidates already living within reach of Vryburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Vryburg.

Core Functions

• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

Practically speaking, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.