Reference Number: GP/2025/46598
Job Title: ASSISTANT WAREHOUSING OFFICER
Division: Provincial
Business Unit: Logistics & Infrastructure
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Provincial Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing Date: 2025/07/24

Inclusive remuneration package of R472 389. 00 per annum 

The purpose of the position is to carry out duties, and responsibilities related to warehousing services for the Provincial Electoral Office. This position reports to the Senior Warehousing Officer.

Duties: Provide support for accountable warehousing and distribution of election materials between warehouses and voting stations by planning of delivery and retrieval schedules; arrange for storage appropriate for maintaining election materials and equipment in good condition; ensure accurate tracking of all distribution and retrieval of supplies of election materials and equipment; use direct distribution from the warehouse, or staged distribution to voting stations; execute proper controls over voting materials and valuable supplies; keep record of location of supplies so as to ensure accountability and safekeeping at all times; assist with delivery instructions to voting station staff, including the rollback of election material and other resources; record and verify material for secure storage, reuse, or disposal.

Basic requirements: Matric/N3, an appropriate tertiary qualification (diploma or degree) equivalent in Supply Chain Management. Experience in a warehouse or storeroom environment will be advantageous. In addition to the formal qualification, the successful candidate will need to possess good administrative skills & knowledge of the legislative framework and relevant regulations that govern the Electoral Commission; knowledge of the infrastructure of the province is advantageous; good computer literacy; SAP experience will be advantageous; .project management and numeracy skills; report writing, ability to work under pressure, team player; interpersonal skills arid a high” level of ethical conduct; willingness to travel extensively and a valid driver’s license is compulsory.

Applicants for the above position must be a South African citizen, with no prominent political profile or holding political office in the last 5 years.  Application submissions must be accompanied by updated comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV), as well as certified copies of all qualification’s identity document and driver’s license. Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).  Failure to attach and submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.  Please note that the CV, all qualifications and references are subject to verification and appointments will only be made upon successful verification thereof. All appointments are subject to a probation period of not less than 12 months and successful applicants will be required to enter into a performance contract.  The Electoral Commission is a member of the Government Employees Pension fund (GEPF).