Engineering Clerk
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Job ID:
- R-1181648
- Date posted:
- 05/22/2026
- Job Type:
- Full time
- Job Category:
- Supply Chain
Job Details
Join us as an Engineering Clerk
Function: Supply Chain
Work Level: 1 BU
Reports to:Coastal Stores Lead
Scope:Local
Location:Indonsa Factory
Terms & Conditions:Full time – Onsite
JOB PURPOSE
You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the parts inventory system. This includes capturing of all stores transactions such as goods receipts, issues and returns. This also includes supplier queries and managing blocked invoices.
Ensure accurate goods receiving from suppliers and manage with engineering team to have maintenance goods picked up on time.
Replenishment of stocks by ordering via the Coupa Purchase Order System.
Maintain accurate inventory records and perform or manage periodic cycle counts and physical inventories. Provide management with the required reports.
Work with suppliers to ensure no stock outs.
Manage the work order system. This includes entering of all work order transactions and providing the required reports to management and maintenance.
Support maintenance and production by ensuring availability of critical spares
Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering of stock to avoid stock out
Compliance with SHE and Quality standards: ensure Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) is updated timeously.
Compliance with “5S”-housekeeping
Escalation to management if any non-compliance
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Senior certificate (Matric) with Maths and science as prerequisite subjects
Knowledge of Power Point, MS Word
SAP Inventory Management a must
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Spreadsheets)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SAP Plant Maintenance System
Coupa Procurement System
Engineering Spares Management
UNILEVER 4 BEHAVIOURS
CARE DEEPLY: We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win. It is not just about being nice or avoiding honest conversations about performance and opportunity.
FOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS: We ruthlessly prioritize what really, really matters, allowing us to do better on fewer things. We set clear and stretching goals and recognize maximum performance impact. It is not about reducing ambition or effort or running after the ‘new and shiny’.
STAY THREE STEPS AHEAD: We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident, anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends to beat the competition. It is not taking our eye off the ‘here and now’.
DELIVER WITH EXCELLENCE: We deliver everything we do with excellence and pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we’ve said we will do. It is not about analyzing the inevitable roadblocks, admiring the problem or tolerating mediocrity.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.
We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.
This is an office-based role in Durban, Indonsa Factory and requires 100% of time attendance on site.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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