Administrative Officer: Finance/Admin (Supply Chain Management) (Permanent position)

This permanent position as Administrative Officer for Finance and Administration, with a specific focus on Supply Chain Management, is based at Beaufort West Hospital within the Central Karoo District of the Western Cape Department of Health. The role sits at the heart of the district’s financial and logistical operations, ensuring that procurement, warehousing, asset control, and financial reporting run smoothly and in full compliance with public sector legislation. The successful candidate will act as a key link between daily operational needs and the strict regulatory frameworks governing government finance, making this a role for someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, and accountability.

The core responsibilities are broad and demanding. You will take charge of inventory control and warehouse management, ensuring stock levels are accurate, properly stored, and issued correctly. As the LOGIS system controller, you will manage this essential electronic procurement and logistics system, approving transactions, generating reports, and troubleshooting any system issues. A significant part of the job involves ensuring that every transaction adheres to the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, and Provincial Treasury Instructions, with a strong emphasis on audit compliance. You will also handle audit queries related to supply chain management, assist in preparing Annual and Interim Financial Statements, and take direct responsibility for asset management across the entire Central Karoo District. This means you will need to track, verify, and maintain records for all movable assets, from hospital equipment to office furniture, ensuring they are correctly barcoded, accounted for, and disposed of when necessary.

To be considered, you must hold a Senior Certificate or equivalent, with Mathematics and/or Accounting as passed subjects, or alternatively a Senior Certificate combined with relevant experience and competencies that directly address the key performance areas of the post. Practical experience is essential, specifically in supply chain management covering warehouse and asset management, as well as finance processes. You also need hands-on working experience with the LOGIS system and EPS (Electronic Payment System). A valid Code B driver’s licence is an inherent requirement, as you will need to travel within the district. Strong computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership ability, and the capacity to meet tight deadlines while working under pressure. A thorough understanding of the Accounting Officer System and delegation frameworks is also required.

This is an OSD-graded position offering a competitive annual salary plus service benefits such as a 13th cheque, pension fund contributions, and housing and medical aid allowances. Candidates should note that no payment of any kind is required when applying, and shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a practical or oral assessment to verify their competencies. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a public service environment, values compliance, and can manage multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed district. If you have the required LOGIS and EPS experience and a strong background in SCM and finance, this position offers a stable career path within the Western Cape government health sector.