Asset Management Officer, Ref No. DOTP 50/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to supervise a team, perform administrative and physical tasks in maintaining credible asset and inventory register.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher) in Public Finance, B.Comm or Internal Auditing
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the asset management environment, warehouse management or inventory management
• A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation    

• Postgraduate Degree in Accounting, Auditing or Finance.

Key Performance Areas    

• Attend to all administrative functions and physical activity in effectively managing the asset and inventory management environment and registers
• Analyse data, produce reports, perform monthly reconciliations, and assist in the compilation of financial statements (assets and inventory)
• Perform and lead a team during the asset and inventory verification process
• Project manage the disposal process and assist with general asset and inventory planning
• Draft circulars, Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
• Perform asset and inventory management presentations and attend to internal and external queries
• Fulfil supervisory functions.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Supply Chain Management Prescripts
• Financial Accounting
• Asset Management framework
• LOGIS system (Asset Management sections) or any Other Asset or Inventory Management system.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook etc.)
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Client and goal oriented
• Numeracy
• Project planning and Problem solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07