INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) - WAREHOUSING OFFICER - GAUTENG PROVINCE

check-in and verify material, prepare materials for secure storage, reuse, or disposal; where large quantities require distribution, stagger delivery to allow detailed checking of loads delivered into warehouses before transport departs, and that transfer documents (supplier delivery dockets, own supply control records) are annotated for any differences to the expected delivery and endorsed by the local MEO staff, ensure accurate and timeous delivery of materials from suppliers to meet deadlines; ensure provision of transportation for delivery and collection of materials is reliable, secure and timeous, know locations of MEO storage facilities in province and regular visits to ensure cleanliness; coordination of storage facility, logistics, infrastructure and related tasks in support of electoral events, tracking of all distribution, developing and implementing clear pick-up instructions; develop process for roll back of election material and other resources.
 
Requirements
The successful candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors' Degree or three year National Diploma with at least 2 years relevant working experience; knowledge of the Electoral Commission and election related matters will be advantageous; qualification in warehousing or logistics is an added advantage; basic knowledge of SAP System, material management using SAP application will be advantageous , office administration skills; good verbal and written communication skills; good organizing skills and basic computer literacy; project management experience will be advantageous; possess a valid driver's license and must be prepared to travel.
 

 
More Information
Applicants must be a South African citizen, who has not had a prominent political profile in the last 5 years. Applications must in all cases be marked with the relevant reference number and be accompanied by an updated comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity document.  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 the relevant reference number and to 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 will only correspond with short-listed candidates and interviews will be conducted on a date and time specified by the interview panel.  The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the positions after advertising it and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above posts.  Although advertised, a position may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.

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Suitable candidates must submit their applications for the vacant posts to the address as indicated below:
Applications for vacant posts in Gauteng
Mr. AK Molefe
Fax: (011) 644-7414
Email: HRGP@elections.org.za

Closing date for all applications: 5 March 2021.
 
Please take note that no applications received after this closing date will be considered.  Applicants who have not been contacted by 31 May 2021 must consider their applications as not being successful.
 
Please note

• Applicants for the above position/s should not have a high party political profile.
• Successful candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.
• Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• All applications must include:
  • a covering letter that clearly indicates the relevant reference number of the post and your employee number (permanent employees) as it appears on your salary advice;
  • a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae; and
  • certified copies of all qualification documents and identity documents.
• Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications, criminal and credit assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
• All appointments are subject to a probation period of twelve months.
• The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates.
• The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position/s and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post/s. Although advertised, positions may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.