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ASSET OFFICER/SUPPLYCHAIN: FINANCE SECTION

Department of Higher Education and Training · Central Office

Closing date: 26 October 2026
Reference: ASSET/03/09/2026
Salary band: R 486 501
Application method: Email application

Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Higher Education and Training Location: Central Office, King William’s Town Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), plus actual benefits Requirements: Matric or NCV Level 4 and with a recognised three-year (3) degree/diploma in Finance Management, Asset management, Accounting or Auditing or related qualification; 3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Management environment and implementation of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of BAS/LOGIS & COLTECH system. Knowledge of assets disposal procedure; Knowledge and understating of legislative framework governing the Public Services; Knowledge of Assets Management; Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies; Knowledge of Department of Higher Education mandate. Knowledge and skills: Administrative; Planning and organising; Financial management; Report writing; Communication and interpersonal; Problem solving; Computer literacy; Analytical; Client oriented; Project management; Team leadership; People management. Duties: Implement and monitor Asset management policies and procedures in line with GRAP standards and relevant legislation. Coordination of physical verification of assets. Manage the Fixed Asset register (FAR) and ensure reconciliation to General ledger (GL). Develop, implement and monitor acquisition, maintenance, and disposal plans for assets, and effectively implement the Asset Management Strategy within the College. Manage asset write offs and disposal and ensure accurate Asset disclosure on Annual Financial Statements AFS as stipulated on GRAP. Ensure the implementation and monitoring of Supply Chain policy. Introduce a system for provisioning, procurement, stock control and reporting. Identify preference point system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives. Conduct awareness on approved SCM policies. Application instructions: Please hand deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Headquarters, Qonce, 5600 Please see the email address below for electronic applications. Email Address: rectruitment@lovedale.org.za Enquiries: Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223 Notes: All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been con

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Requirements

✓Matric or NCV Level 4 and with a recognised three-year (3) degree/diploma in Finance Management, Asset management, Accounting or Auditing or related qualification
✓3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Management environment and implementation of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures
✓Knowledge of BAS/LOGIS & COLTECH system
✓Knowledge of assets disposal procedure
✓Knowledge and understating of legislative framework governing the Public Services
✓Knowledge of Assets Management
✓Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies
✓Knowledge of Department of Higher Education mandate
✓Knowledge and skills: Administrative
✓Planning and organising

Key responsibilities

•Implement and monitor Asset management policies and procedures in line with GRAP standards and relevant legislation
•Coordination of physical verification of assets
•Manage the Fixed Asset register (FAR) and ensure reconciliation to General ledger (GL)
•Develop, implement and monitor acquisition, maintenance, and disposal plans for assets, and effectively implement the Asset Management Strategy within the College
•Manage asset write offs and disposal and ensure accurate Asset disclosure on Annual Financial Statements AFS as stipulated on GRAP
•Ensure the implementation and monitoring of Supply Chain policy
•Introduce a system for provisioning, procurement, stock control and reporting
•Identify preference point system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives
•Conduct awareness on approved SCM policies