Procurement Officer

A Procurement Officer position is being filled in Tzaneen. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

This Procurement Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Tzaneen. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Limpopo.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Tzaneen teams, and the new Procurement Officer will feel that from the first week.

Your Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Tzaneen office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.

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

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Tzaneen 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.

Growing With Us

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Tzaneen have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity

Equally, 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.

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.

Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Tzaneen.

The Environment

Practically speaking, 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 Tzaneen site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

Notably, 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.

Based in Tzaneen

Tzaneen continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with in the heart of the Tzaneen agricultural belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

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

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Tzaneen contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Limpopo.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

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 Tzaneen.

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

Importantly, the Tzaneen 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.

Core Functions

• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics

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