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DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga · Head Office

Closing date
30 October 2026
Reference
DKM/HO/100
Salary band
R 1 317 834
Application method
Email application
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Department: Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Location: Head Office Salary: R1 317 834 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package) Requirements: Grade 12 plus nan appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Financial Management, Cost and Management Accounting, Public Finance, Supply Chain Management, Asset Management, Business Management or a related field, as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level in Asset Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management or a related environment. Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement and financial disclosure. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https:// www. thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Framework for the Management of Assets, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Modified Cash Standard (MCS), Public Service regulatory framework, Supply Chain Management prescripts and applicable asset management policies and procedures. Good understanding of audit processes and requirements of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), including the management and resolution of audit findings relating to assets. Proven management, strategic leadership, analytical, financial management, risk management, problem- solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills. A valid driver’s licence. Duties: Develop, implement and monitor the Department’s Asset Management Strategy, policies, procedures and internal controls in line with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and applicable National and Provincial Treasury prescripts. Manage the full asset lifecycle, including asset planning, acquisition, receipt, recording, identification/barcoding, allocation, movement, maintenance, verification, impairment, transfer and disposal. Ensure that the Department maintains complete, accurate and reliable movable and immovable asset registers and that assets are appropriately classified, valued and disclosed. Ensure regular reconciliation of the Asset Register with BAS, LOGIS and other applicable financial and asset management systems, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items. Ensure accurate preparation and submission of asset-related financial information and disclosures for 173 Interim and Annual Financial Statements (IFS/AFS). Develop and maintain effective controls to prevent and detect asset losses, theft, misuse, unauthorised movements and irregular disposals, and ensure that losses and damages are investigated and dealt with in accordance with applicable prescripts. Manage the disposal of redundant, obsolete, unserviceable

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Requirements

  • ✓Grade 12 plus nan appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Financial Management, Cost and Management Accounting, Public Finance, Supply Chain Management, Asset Management, Business Management or a related field, as recognised by SAQA
  • ✓A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level in Asset Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management or a related environment
  • ✓Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement and financial disclosure
  • ✓Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https:// www
  • ✓za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/
  • ✓prior to finalisation of an appointment Knowledge
  • ✓Skills and Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • ✓Treasury Regulations
  • ✓National Treasury Framework for the Management of Assets
  • ✓Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)

Key responsibilities

  • •Develop, implement and monitor the Department’s Asset Management Strategy, policies, procedures and internal controls in line with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and applicable National and Provincial Treasury prescripts
  • •Manage the full asset lifecycle, including asset planning, acquisition, receipt, recording, identification/barcoding, allocation, movement, maintenance, verification, impairment, transfer and disposal
  • •Ensure that the Department maintains complete, accurate and reliable movable and immovable asset registers and that assets are appropriately classified, valued and disclosed
  • •Ensure regular reconciliation of the Asset Register with BAS, LOGIS and other applicable financial and asset management systems, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
  • •Ensure accurate preparation and submission of asset-related financial information and disclosures for 173 Interim and Annual Financial Statements (IFS/AFS)
  • •Develop and maintain effective controls to prevent and detect asset losses, theft, misuse, unauthorised movements and irregular disposals, and ensure that losses and damages are investigated and dealt with in accordance with applicable prescripts
  • •Manage the disposal of redundant, obsolete, unserviceable and surplus assets in accordance with prescribed disposal processes and ensure appropriate updating of asset records
  • •Identify asset-related risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation and internal control measures