Department of Health Material Recording Clerk Vacancy at Edenvale Regional Hospital

The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for a Material Recording Clerk vacancy at Edenvale Regional Hospital.

This opportunity falls within the Administration Directorate and offers a salary of R237 453 per annum, plus benefits. Applicants must have at least Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification, together with relevant experience.

Applications close on 25 September 2026 and must be submitted online through the Gauteng Provincial Government jobs portal.

Department of Health Material Recording Clerk Vacancy Overview

Employer: Department of Health
Position: Material Recording Clerk
Directorate: Administration
Reference Number: refs/056568
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Edenvale Regional Hospital
Salary: R237 453 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 25 September 2026

This position may be suitable for candidates with experience in hospital administration, stores, inventory management or Supply Chain Management who are looking to continue their career within the public healthcare sector.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Grade 12, Matric, NQF Level 4 or N3 qualification
• A minimum of three years of appropriate experience within a hospital environment
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and relevant procurement regulations
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
• Knowledge of National Treasury Regulations

A Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Public Administration or Public Management will be an added advantage.

At least one year of experience in Supply Chain Management will also be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Knowledge of stores management
• Understanding of financial systems
• Knowledge of the Asset Management Framework
• Supply Chain Management knowledge
• Coordination and expediting skills
• Reporting skills
• Proactiveness
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Material Recording Clerk will provide administrative and inventory support within Supply Chain Management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to Supply Chain Management operations
• Posting VA2 and performing the necessary transactions
• Updating VA10 and VA8 tally cards to maintain accurate inventory records
• Monitoring inventory lists and maintaining stock accuracy
• Issuing stock weekly through internal stock summaries
• Maintaining minimum and maximum stock reorder levels
• Maintaining calculated average costs for inventory receipts
• Assisting with the compilation of demand plans based on end-user requirements
• Replenishing stock while adhering to appropriate precautionary stock quantities
• Compiling monthly reports on stock issued
• Participating in bi-annual stocktaking exercises in March and September
• Maintaining accurate inventory records in line with Supply Chain Management policies and procedures
• Assisting with asset verification
• Performing other lawful duties assigned by a supervisor or manager

The successful applicant must also be flexible and willing to be deployed or rotated across different sections within Supply Chain Management when required.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Provincial Government jobs portal.

Apply online