Procurement Assistant

Procurement

Closing Date: 28 July 2026

Under supervision, the Procurement Assistant may help with routine procurement tasks 

such as preparing or tracking purchase requisitions, updating supplier or material records, 

assisting with quote comparisons and following up on order status. The candidate may also support 

the procurement team in communicating with internal departments to confirm material 

requirements, delivery timelines, and documentation needs. The role requires careful attention 

to detail and a willingness to learn the importance of accuracy in purchasing and supply chain 

activities.

The candidate may also assist with filing, reporting, and maintaining records related to orders, 

deliveries, pricing, and supplier documents. In a dual manufacturing environment, the role may 

involve supporting procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, maintenance items, 

indirect supplies, and plant services used in both steel and plastic production processes. The 

candidate should be prepared to work across a range of tasks while following instructions and 

maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Assist with purchase requisitions and order tracking

Help maintain supplier and material records

Support quote collection and basic comparison activities

Follow up on deliveries and order status under supervision

Assist with filing, reporting, and procurement documentation

Support purchasing activities for steel and plastic manufacturing needs

Purchase Support: Assist with requisitions, purchase order tracking, and document preparation

Supplier Coordination: Help follow up with suppliers on quotations, deliveries, and required documents

Data and Records: Maintain accurate files, records, and procurement-related spreadsheets or 

systems

Operational Support: Support procurement needs for steel and plastic production materials and

Candidates should have an interest in procurement, supply chain, business administration, 

logistics, or manufacturing operations. This internship is suitable for someone who is studying 

toward or has recently completed a qualification in one of these areas. Previous work 

experience is not always required, but any exposure to an office, warehouse, purchasing, or 

industrial environment would be useful.

The role requires basic computer skills, good organization, and the ability to work with numbers, 

documents, and routine administrative tasks. The intern should be dependable, willing to learn, 

and comfortable working with different departments and priorities in a busy manufacturing 

environment. A positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility are important for success in 

the role.

Interest in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing

Basic computer and administrative skills

Ability to organize information and maintain records accurately

Good communication and willingness to learn

Relevant studies in business, logistics, supply chain, or related fields may be an advantage.

- Must be BEE Aligned

- Be between the ages of 18–34

- Be currently unemployed

- Not be a full-time student

- Not be participating in another internship, learnership, or apprenticeship