Department of Health Material Recording Clerk Vacancy at Edenvale Regional Hospital
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.
Applicants should search for the position using the reference number:
refs/056568
No hand-delivered or emailed applications will be accepted.
Your application should initially include:
- A comprehensive and updated CV
- A completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form
The Z83 form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or through the Department of Public Service and Administration website.
Make sure the correct position title and reference number refs/056568 are included in your application.
Important Application Information
Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 form must be completed in full.
For Sections E, F and G, applicants may indicate that additional information is available in the attached CV where there is insufficient space on the form.
Your CV should clearly show:
- Employer names
- Positions held
- Starting and ending dates of employment
- Employment periods in chronological order
- Schools and educational institutions attended
Information supplied on the Z83 form should correspond with the information contained in the CV.
Applicants should also provide at least three references, including one immediate supervisor where applicable.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents on or before the interview date.
Candidates with foreign qualifications may be required to provide a South African Qualifications Authority evaluation certificate if shortlisted.
Successful candidates will be subject to Personnel Suitability Checks, which may include:
- Identity verification
- Qualification verification
- Reference checks
- Criminal record checks
- Other relevant verification processes
The recommended candidate may also be subjected to medical surveillance where required under occupational health and safety legislation.
Closing Date
Applications for the Department of Health Material Recording Clerk vacancy at Edenvale Regional Hospital close on:
25 September 2026
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline to avoid possible last-minute technical difficulties.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding this vacancy, contact:
Mr Pheeha or Ms Scheepers
Telephone: 011 321 6000
Final Reminder
If you have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification, relevant hospital experience and an interest in inventory or Supply Chain Management, this Department of Health vacancy may be worth considering.
Remember to submit your application through the Gauteng Provincial Government jobs portal and quote reference number refs/056568 before 25 September 2026.
