Deputy Director - Asset Management

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate, Three-year tertiary NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Management any finance qualification/Public Finance Management /Cost and Management Accounting/Accounting Management Asset Management OR equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years' Asset Management experience at Assistant Director level. A valid driver's license.
• Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act PFMA, Basic Accounting Systems BAS, Asset Management Framework, Procurement information management system, Supply Chain Management and Budget administration.
• Problem-solving, Planning and organizing, People Management, Conflict Management, Project Management, Analytical thinking, Interpersonal relationships, Computer

Duties

• To develop an asset strategy and co-ordinate the implementation of Assets Management Strategy and plan. Develop and implement Asset Management Policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Manage the departmental asset register and ensure is updated regularly and complies with the provisions of generally recognised Accounting Principles MCS and National Treasury norms and standards, including Finance leases. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• The management of assets disposal, transfers, donations, Finance Leases and immovable assets, ensure that reconciliation between the Asset Register and Trial Balance is performed monthly; Preparation of Annual Financial statements on Assets; Provide training on developed policies, procedures. Ensure Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual asset register reports are submitted to the Provincial Treasury and other legislated offices.
• Compile, execute and monitor the yearly physical asset verification. 'Review Asset Verification Plans of all institutions and consolidate for reporting to relevant stakeholders. Provide support to all Departmental Institutions. Asset Management learner guide and guidelines; Manage relationships between the directorates, internal and external stakeholders i.e. Health Institutions, Provincial Treasury, AGSA etc.
• Manage resource to ensure effective staffing levels and utilization according to organisational needs and perform Ad-Hoc activities as required to achieve the Departmental objectives. Quality control of work delivered by employees Inform guide and advice departmental employees on asset management matters to promote correct implementation of sound asset management practices. Management of staff performance, development and maintenance of discipline.
• Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative Functions Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective Communication arrangements.

Closing Date : 18-09-2026