RCL Foods is inviting qualified candidates to apply for a permanent Receipting Clerk position within its Procurement team at the Milling Site in Pretoria West. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience in finance, procurement, logistics, or supply chain operations who are looking to build a long-term career with one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that goods, services, and finished products are accurately received and processed using the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will be essential for success in this role.
Position Details
Job Title: Receipting Clerk
Company: RCL Foods
Reference Number: RCL260721-2
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Procurement
Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
About RCL Foods
RCL Foods is one of South Africa’s largest food producers and is home to several trusted household brands enjoyed by millions of consumers. The company is committed to delivering quality products while investing in innovation, sustainability, and employee development. Guided by its purpose of “We Grow What Matters,” RCL Foods focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.
Joining RCL Foods means becoming part of a business that values teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements before applying:
- Diploma in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management (SCM), or Logistics
- At least one year of experience in a finance or related administrative environment
- Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles
- Working knowledge of SAP and Syspro ERP systems
- Good computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Key Responsibilities
The Receipting Clerk will perform a variety of procurement and administrative duties that support the efficient movement of goods and services throughout the business.
Daily responsibilities include:
- Processing goods receipts for non-stock items, services, and finished products
- Ensuring all receipting activities comply with company policies and approval procedures
- Maintaining accurate documentation for every transaction
- Supporting efficient procurement operations through accurate ERP processing
- Keeping work areas organised and maintaining proper filing systems
Goods Receipting Duties
A significant part of the role involves confirming that every delivery matches the approved purchase order before it is accepted.
Responsibilities include:
- Verifying that a valid purchase order exists before receipting goods
- Comparing supplier delivery notes with the physical goods received
- Checking product descriptions, quantities, and overall condition
- Rejecting deliveries that do not have an approved purchase order
- Returning unauthorised deliveries to suppliers using the appropriate documentation
- Signing supplier delivery notes once all information has been verified
- Forwarding approved documentation to the relevant finance department
Processing Service Deliveries
Where services have been completed rather than physical goods delivered, the Receipting Clerk will ensure that all required documentation has been properly authorised before processing payment.
This includes:
- Confirming signed service invoices and supporting job cards
- Capturing service receipts on the ERP system
- Creating service entry sheets
- Submitting original documents to the creditors department for payment processing
- Ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and accurate
Finished Product Receipting
The successful candidate will also process finished products purchased for resale.
Key responsibilities include:
- Capturing accurate batch information
- Confirming quality approval requirements have been met
- Processing receipts within required turnaround times
- Maintaining complete transaction records for auditing purposes
ERP System Responsibilities
The Receipting Clerk will use ERP software to record all goods received.
Duties include:
- Capturing goods receipts against approved purchase orders
- Recording supplier delivery note numbers
- Processing batch-controlled inventory correctly
- Filing all supporting documentation
- Maintaining accurate electronic records for future reference
Administrative Support
In addition to procurement responsibilities, the role includes several administrative functions such as:
- General office administration
- Maintaining master records for allocated employee 3G cards
- Responding to internal employee queries
- Assisting with approved mobile data top-up requests
- Liaising with service providers where required
- Maintaining accurate filing systems and records
Skills and Personal Attributes
RCL Foods is looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational abilities
- Attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- Accountability and ownership of assigned tasks
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Professional attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This permanent position offers the opportunity to join a respected South African company with well-established systems and career development opportunities. Candidates with experience in procurement administration, finance support, logistics, or ERP processing will have the opportunity to strengthen their professional skills while contributing to efficient procurement operations.
Working within the Procurement team provides valuable exposure to supply chain processes, inventory management, finance procedures, and enterprise systems used by a major national organisation.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should ensure they meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements before submitting their application. Prepare an updated CV highlighting your finance, procurement, logistics, ERP, and administrative experience, together with any relevant qualifications.
Applications must be submitted before the 31 July 2026 closing date. Late applications may not be considered.
If you have experience using SAP or Syspro, possess excellent administrative skills, and are looking for a stable permanent career opportunity with one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, this Receipting Clerk position at RCL Foods could be an excellent next step in your career.