NO/FIN/FAO/08/04/2026 National Office – Fixed Assets Officer at Legal Aid South Africa

KEY OUTPUTS

• Safeguard fixed assets by always having an audit trail, identifying the location of fixed assets at all times by ensuring that the Fixed Assets Register reflects all assets actually on hand.
• Ensure safeguarding and maintenance of fixed assets movements, by accurately recording all movements and replacement dates.
• Capture acquisitions accurately and timeously as per standard operating procedures.
• Conduct physical verifications and numbering of fixed assets and certify that it corresponds with the Fixed Assets Register.
• Reconcile the fixed assets and the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Accurately perform the correct accounting of depreciation of fixed assets and accurate accounting of wear and tear of fixed assets for tax purposes.
• Capture all disposals timeously and accurately.
• Transfer of fixed assets to be conducted in line with Legal Aid SA’s procedures.
• Process and submit all insurance claims timeously.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A recognised Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant work experience within a complex organisation.

Knowledge of Fixed Assets Management and how to perform these functions within a matrix business environment:

• Functional ability in utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
• Effective working relationship with Supervisor, Manager and within the Finance Department and across all departments.
• Excellent analytical skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
• Service excellence imperative.
• Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.