Western Cape Supply Chain Clerk Vacancy: Acquisition and Contract Management Support
The Western Cape SCM Clerk vacancy supports acquisition, contracts and related supply-chain administration. Grade 12 or equivalent is required, together with the listed clerical, numeracy and computer skills. Applications close on 9 November 2026 under reference DOTP 112/2026, with an annual salary range of R237,453–R279,708.
Western Cape SCM Clerk: key details
- Employer: Western Cape Department of the Premier
- Location or access: Department of the Premier, Western Cape
- Reference: DOTP 112/2026
- Annual salary: R237,453–R279,708
- Closing date: 9 November 2026
Eligibility and requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of supply-chain duties, data capture and public-service procedures
- Computer literacy, numeracy, communication and teamwork
- No minimum years of experience is stated
What the role involves
- Provide asset-management clerical support
- Assist demand and acquisition administration
- Support logistics and related supply-chain records
Western Cape SCM Clerk: application or access steps
- Apply online through the Western Cape Government eRecruit portal using the exact vacancy reference.
- Complete the application and submit before the deadline; saving a profile is not the same as submitting a vacancy application.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide signed vetting and supporting documents within the department’s stated timeframe.
Prepare carefully
Focus on the clerical tasks in the advert: records, assets, demand, acquisition and logistics. Relevant examples may involve checking quantities, maintaining a register or following an approval process. Keep claims proportionate to your actual responsibilities and do not confuse this post with a senior procurement role.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting. Selection remains subject to the department’s checks and employment-equity process. Read the complete advert before submitting, and keep a copy of your application and any confirmation.
Where the clerical work fits
The Supply Chain Management Clerk provides support across asset management, demand and acquisition administration, and logistics. The Western Cape SCM Clerk role concerns the records and processes behind those functions, rather than a senior mandate to negotiate or award contracts independently.
Applicants should understand basic supply-chain duties, data capture and public-service procedures. Numeracy, communication, computer literacy and teamwork are also listed because the work involves accurate information and coordination with other people in the component.
Apply against the right level and reference
Grade 12 or equivalent is the educational requirement, and no minimum number of years of experience is specified. That is different from saying that no relevant knowledge is expected. Your application should show how your actual skills match the clerical requirements.
The Western Cape SCM Clerk reference is DOTP 112/2026 and the closing date is 9 November. Use the Western Cape eRecruit route and complete the vacancy application rather than stopping after a profile has been saved. The published annual range is R237,453–R279,708, with appointment terms determined by the employer.
Practical preparation checklist
Describe the supply-chain tasks you understand at the appropriate level. Keeping records, checking information or supporting logistics is different from authorising a purchase or awarding a contract. Do not inflate a support role into decision-making responsibility. If your knowledge comes from study rather than employment, state that clearly. This preparation advice does not add an experience requirement. The aim is to make the listed clerical competencies visible while keeping every claim accurate and relevant to the advert.
Questions about Western Cape SCM Clerk
Is a supply-chain diploma listed as compulsory?
The Western Cape SCM Clerk advert lists Grade 12 or equivalent as the educational requirement, with the stated supply-chain knowledge and skills.
Is this a contract-manager position?
No. It is a Supply Chain Management Clerk role providing administrative support.
Is experience expressed as a minimum number of years?
No minimum years are stated, but the listed competencies still apply.
Where and when should I apply?
Use Western Cape eRecruit under DOTP 112/2026 by 9 November 2026.
Official source
Western Cape SCM Clerk: official information. Information checked on 22 October 2026. Recheck the source before applying, as opportunities and service requirements can change.
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