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Principal Clerk at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
September 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Qualifications and experience required:
Grade 12.
Two to five years' relevant experience.
Computer literacy - MS Office applications.
Key attributes and competencies:
Oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
The incumbent will be required to supervise the technical procurement function to ensure an effective and efficient procurement services with the budgetary framework in terms of Council policy.
The incumbent must have knowledge of the Municipality's procurement procedure for tender specification compilation, obtaining quotations and tender documents.
The incumbent will be required to liaise with fire and emergency services officials and purchasing and supplies stores for dealing with queries/complaints/requests relating to procurement matters.
Market research, new product service, tender advertisement, report-writing, stakeholder engagement and management.
Expenditure and financial control, requisition approval, project site and final product inspections.
Record-keeping and administration.
Physical requirement of the post:
The incumbent sits most of the day with occasional standing and walking.
Job purpose:
Procuring technical services and equipment for the fire and emergency services branch of the Safety and Security business unit.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Grade 12.
Two to five years' relevant experience.
Computer literacy - MS Office applications.
Key attributes and competencies:
Oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
The incumbent will be required to supervise the technical procurement function to ensure an effective and efficient procurement services with the budgetary framework in terms of Council policy.
The incumbent must have knowledge of the Municipality's procurement procedure for tender specification compilation, obtaining quotations and tender documents.
The incumbent will be required to liaise with fire and emergency services officials and purchasing and supplies stores for dealing with queries/complaints/requests relating to procurement matters.
Market research, new product service, tender advertisement, report-writing, stakeholder engagement and management.
Expenditure and financial control, requisition approval, project site and final product inspections.
Record-keeping and administration.
Physical requirement of the post:
The incumbent sits most of the day with occasional standing and walking.
Job purpose:
Procuring technical services and equipment for the fire and emergency services branch of the Safety and Security business unit.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.