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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture · gauteng

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

24 August 2026

Reference

3/3/1/67/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Agriculture

Directorate

Demand and Acquisition Management

Location

Gauteng (Pretoria)

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Public Management (NQF Level 6). Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory level in Asset 5 Management. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment. LOGIS (Logistic Information Systems). BAS (Basic Accounting System). BAUD (Asset Register System) Modified Cash Standards. Accounting Manual for Departments. Job related skills: Leadership skills. Management skills, Computer skills, Project Management skills and a valid driver’s license.

Duties

Promote correct implementation of sound asset management practices. Inform, guide and advise departmental employees on asset management matters. Contribute to the design and development of asset management systems, policies, strategic and annual physical asset management planning. Monitor and review the progress of the asset verification. Compile and manage the asset verification in the Department. Capture asset information on the inventory list (room list) of the asset holder and in the relevant registers. Issue assets and inventory list (room list) list of asset holders. Ensure the movement of assets in the register. Monitor assets for physical condition, utilization functionality and financial performance. Manage the bar coding of all movable assets. Approve of the movable asset register updates. Manage the disposal of assets in the department. Manage the disposal and transfer of assets process in the department. Supervise the receipt and issue of all movable assets in the department. Perform quantity and quality control. Ensure that assets are removed from the register after approval. Compile memorandums and reports on the disposals to the Disposal Committee. Ensure correct financial reporting. Manage the additions and reconciliation process between BAS and the Asset Register. Ensure journals are requested to amend misclassifications. Prepare financial information for financial statement purposes. Supervise employees to ensure sound physical asset management. This would, inter alia, entail the following: General supervision of employees. Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisees. Advise and lead supervisors regarding all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisors. Ensure that all supervisors

Enquiries

and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

Notes

EE Target: African Male and Coloured Male and Persons with disability.

Closing Date

2026-08-24T16:00:00+02:00

About property and facilities management roles in South Africa

The South African property sector is regulated by the Property Practitioners Act, which replaced the Estate Agency Affairs Act. Estate agents must hold a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate issued by the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Facilities management is a growing discipline, particularly in corporate real estate, healthcare facilities, and government buildings managed through the Department of Public Works.

·Estate agents must hold a current Fidelity Fund Certificate from the PPRA. Include your FFC number on your CV.

·Facilities management roles increasingly require knowledge of building management systems, planned maintenance schedules, and service level agreements.

·Government property management roles often fall under the Department of Public Works and require knowledge of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA).

·Property valuation posts in government require registration as a professional valuer with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP).

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Agriculture in gauteng. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Public Management (NQF Level 6)
·Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory level in Asset 5 Management
·Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
·Knowledge of Treasury Regulations
·Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
·LOGIS (Logistic Information Systems)
·BAS (Basic Accounting System)
·BAUD (Asset Register System) Modified Cash Standards
·Accounting Manual for Departments
·Job related skills: Leadership skills

Key Duties

·Promote correct implementation of sound asset management practices
·Inform, guide and advise departmental employees on asset management matters
·Contribute to the design and development of asset management systems, policies, strategic and annual physical asset management planning
·Monitor and review the progress of the asset verification
·Compile and manage the asset verification in the Department
·Capture asset information on the inventory list (room list) of the asset holder and in the relevant registers
·Issue assets and inventory list (room list) list of asset holders
·Ensure the movement of assets in the register
·Monitor assets for physical condition, utilization functionality and financial performance
·Manage the bar coding of all movable assets

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to adamrecruit67@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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