Asset Management Specialist REF: DMSA/03/2026 at DITSONG: Museums

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in Logistics/Procurement/Finance/Accounting or related field.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a finance field, especially in asset management and procurement.
• At least 2 years’ experience in middle management

CRITICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES NEEDED

• DMSA and relevant Asset Management Policies and Procedures; Good knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and other financial and accounting principles; Understanding of relevant legislation, including PFMA and Treasury regulations; Implementation of internal controls; Financial systems or related; Computer literacy (Excel [Advanced], Word, PowerPoint, and presentation tools); Administrative Skills; Analysis and Problem solving; Presentation skills; Negotiation skills; Decision-making and judgment skills; Interpersonal skills; Communication and facilitation skills; Co-ordination skills; Relationships management skills; Networking skills; Planning and organising skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS inter alia, include

• Demand management and logistics processes and procedures: Provide mechanisms to improve and maintain logistic processes and procedures; Implementation and maintenance of asset management; Development and implementation of an asset management register that is updated and maintained accurately and timeously; Attain approval before movement or transfer of assets.
• Asset Administration: Ensure that annual procurement plans are compiled and submitted accurately and timeously; Ensure that asset payments are compiled and processed accurately and timeously; Advise on and control capital expenditure for new developments, refurbishments and improvements; Develop and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed and heritage assets; Record fixed and heritage asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system;  Conduct periodic reviews of the fixed asset schedule to determine dispositions; Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries. 
• Asset Management: Ensure fixed and heritage assets are managed in a fully functional manner in line with statutory and operational requirements of the Authority in line with PFMA and Treasury regulations;  Safeguard fixed and heritage assets; Compile and process documents for asset additions and disposals; Prepare annual fixed asset count sheets and conduct monthly and quarterly fixed asset reconciliations; Provide advisory support on asset management matters, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Asset management strategy: Develop a strategy of how to manage both heritage and fixed assets; Draft processes and procedures of both fixed assets and heritage assets.
• General supervision: Ensure the achievement of departmental/unit objectives through oversight and guidance.
• Journal Entries: Reconcile the balance in the fixed and heritage asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger; Calculate and post depreciation for all fixed assets; Assist in the preparation of budgets.

Deadline:13th February,2026