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An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer in Soweto. Suitably qualified candidates from across Gauteng are invited to apply.
About This Position
The Procurement Officer vacancy forms part of how the Soweto branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Importantly, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Soweto team on trust, and the Procurement Officer role will feel that from week one.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Soweto also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Procurement Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
Based in Soweto
Crucially, the role is based in Soweto, minutes from the Sandton CBD. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Soweto and the broader Gauteng region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Soweto cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Soweto, Gauteng.
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 Soweto.
A Typical Day
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 Soweto.
Equally, the Soweto 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.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Soweto contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Gauteng.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Soweto.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Where You’ll Work
Beyond that, 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 Soweto site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, 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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Core Functions
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
Who We’re Looking For
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.