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    Assistant Officer Materials Planning T10

    Assistant Officer Materials Planning T10

    Job Details

    • Job Title: Assistant Officer Materials Planning (MRP Controller) T10

    • Listing Reference: eskom_002901

    • Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

    • Job Category: Stores and Inventory

    • Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

    • Contract Type: Permanent

    • Remuneration: Market Related

    • EE Position: No

    • Apply By: 05 February 2026

    Job Overview

    The Assistant Officer Materials Planning (MRP Controller) is responsible for analysing, forecasting, and planning inventory requirements to ensure customer needs are met while achieving inventory objectives. This role supports the Materials Management department within Eskom’s Central East Cluster, focusing on material requirements planning, inventory optimisation, and customer service.

    The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and planning skills, a solid understanding of inventory management principles, and experience working with SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

    Purpose of the Role

    To manage and support inventory planning activities, ensuring optimal material availability, accurate forecasting, and effective inventory control to support operational requirements.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Gather and analyse inventory data to meet demand requirements

    • Conduct inventory parameter and data maintenance

    • Perform material requirements planning and forecasting

    • Provide customer service and material availability support to end users

    • Manage consignment stock and optimise minimum control stock inventory

    • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations

    Key Performance Areas (Functional Outputs)

    • Inventory analysis and demand forecasting

    • Inventory data and parameter maintenance

    • Material requirements planning (MRP)

    • Customer service and stock availability

    • Consignment stock management

    • Inventory optimisation and control

    Minimum Requirements

    Qualifications

    • National Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Finance (NQF 6, 240 credits)

    Experience

    • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Operations

    Skills & Competencies

    Behavioural Competencies

    • Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and professionalism

    • Punctuality and reliability

    • Team player with ability to motivate and develop others

    Technical & Knowledge Competencies

    • Knowledge of inventory management principles

    • Material knowledge and contract management

    • SAP and Microsoft Excel proficiency

    • Familiarity with safety procedures and regulations

    Core Skills

    • Planning and forecasting

    • Negotiation and communication

    • Report writing and analytical problem-solving

    • Service delivery and customer focus

    Additional Information

    • Eskom promotes equality, employment equity, and diversity

    • Preference may be given to under-represented designated groups

    • Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply

    • Eskom reserves the right not to appoint

    • Eskom is a smoke-free workplace

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