Purchasing Clerk Opportunity at Fidelity Services Group Midrand

Fidelity Services Group is inviting applications for a Purchasing Clerk position within its Fidelity ADT division in Midrand, Gauteng. This permanent opportunity is suited to an organised, detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in purchasing administration, finance and procurement processes. The successful candidate will support the Securedrive Inland Finance Team by processing purchase requisitions, checking financial allocations and helping ensure that supplier transactions are handled accurately and on time.

The position, listed under the title Purchase Requisition Clerk Securedrive Inland FADT, plays an important role in maintaining accurate purchasing records and supporting the company’s financial procedures. The successful applicant will be responsible for processing non-stock supplier requisitions on SAP, verifying General Ledger (GL) account and cost centre allocations, following up on outstanding purchase orders and ensuring that National Key Account uploads are completed correctly. The role also involves regular communication with branch managers, administrators, suppliers and other relevant staff to resolve queries and meet financial reporting deadlines.

This Purchasing Clerk vacancy at Fidelity Services Group is an opportunity for someone who can manage multiple administrative responsibilities while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Applicants must have a Matric certificate, good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Although a finance background will be advantageous, the employer also places importance on organisation, attention to detail, professionalism and the ability to meet deadlines, particularly during month-end and financial year-end periods.

The vacancy was posted on 21 October 2026, and the closing date is 28 October 2026. Interested candidates should review the requirements carefully and submit their applications before the deadline.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions on SAP: Handle non-stock supplier purchase requisitions using SAP, ensuring that the information entered into the system is accurate and complete.
• Verify General Ledger allocations: Check that the correct General Ledger accounts are assigned to requisitions to support accurate financial recording and reporting.
• Confirm cost centre allocations: Ensure that each requisition is allocated to the appropriate cost centre, helping maintain reliable purchasing and financial records.
• Adhere to service-level agreements: Complete assigned tasks within the required timeframes and ensure that applicable service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Follow up on goods receipting: Monitor and follow up on goods receipting for framework orders and other requisitions to ensure that the relevant transactions are processed timeously.
• Monitor open purchase orders: Contact branch managers and administrators daily to follow up on outstanding items reflected on the open purchase order report.
• Support timely purchase order closure: Help ensure that open purchase orders are closed in the same month in which the goods are received or the service is delivered. The ME2L report is used as part of this process.
• Check National Key Account splits: Take responsibility for ensuring that National Key Account (NKA) account splits are correct and that the relevant costs are appropriately allocated.
• Manage requisition and purchase order queries: Communicate with the relevant employees and suppliers to investigate queries, follow up on outstanding information and help resolve issues relating to requisitions and open purchase orders.
• Upload National Accounts: Complete National Account uploads for accounts such as MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Plus One, ensuring that the information is uploaded correctly.
• Process capital expenditure requisitions: Handle capital expenditure (Capex) requisitions in accordance with the relevant purchasing and financial processes.
• Assist the finance department: Provide administrative and operational support to the finance team whenever required.
• Complete additional duties: Carry out ad hoc responsibilities as assigned to support the smooth running of purchasing and finance operations.
• Meet financial deadlines: Organise daily tasks to ensure that requisitions, follow-ups and other administrative responsibilities are completed in time for month-end and financial year-end deadlines.

Requirements and Skills

• Matric certificate: Applicants must have completed Matric. This is a stated minimum educational requirement for the Purchasing Clerk position.
• Strong administrative skills: The successful candidate should be able to manage purchasing documentation, maintain accurate records and handle routine administrative responsibilities efficiently.
• Good organisational ability: The role requires someone who can prioritise tasks, track outstanding requisitions and purchase orders, and follow up on important items without unnecessary delays.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency: Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Excel to support administrative work, data handling and the checking of purchasing information.
• Attention to detail: Accuracy is essential when processing requisitions, checking GL accounts, confirming cost centre allocations and handling National Account uploads.
• Good communication skills: Candidates should be able to communicate clearly and professionally when following up on outstanding transactions, requesting information and resolving queries.
• Strong interpersonal skills: The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, branch managers, administrators and suppliers is important.
• Professional approach: Applicants must be comfortable liaising with personnel at different organisational levels and handling queries in a courteous, constructive manner.
• Ability to work under pressure: Purchasing and finance administration can involve competing priorities, so the successful candidate must remain organised and accurate when workloads increase.
• Deadline management: Applicants should be prepared to meet month-end and financial year-end deadlines. The employer notes that overtime may occasionally be required to meet these deadlines.
• Motivation and enthusiasm: Fidelity Services Group is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who takes responsibility for assigned duties and follows through on outstanding tasks.
• Finance background advantageous: Previous exposure to finance-related work will be beneficial, although it is listed as an advantage rather than a mandatory minimum requirement.
• Suitable experience level: The vacancy is classified at associate experience level, making relevant administrative capability and the ability to handle purchasing processes important considerations for applicants.

The Purchasing Clerk position at Fidelity Services Group offers a permanent employment opportunity in Midrand, Gauteng, within the Fidelity ADT business unit serving the Gauteng region. The role is particularly suitable for candidates who enjoy working with financial information, purchase orders, supplier communication and administrative processes that require accuracy and consistent follow-up. Applicants should note that Fidelity Services Group reserves the right not to make an appointment, and preference is given to existing employees where applicable, with the final selection based on merit. Historically disadvantaged candidates and Black female candidates are encouraged and supported in the recruitment process, with Black female candidates given priority in accordance with the company’s transformation policy and subject to the stated criteria. Fidelity Services Group also states its commitment to fair practice, business ethics and the continuous development of its employees. If you meet the minimum requirements and are confident in your ability to support purchasing and finance administration, submit your application before 28 October 2026. If you do not receive communication within 10 working days after the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.

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