Specialist : Asset Management at Office of the Valuer-General

DUTIES:            

• Enhance asset management processes and ensure efficiency by implementing proactive asset management strategies. Develop and maintain accurate and complete asset management register that is aligned with general asset management standards and legislative framework. Develop and maintain effective disposal management process. Streamline asset management policy, procedures and maintain accurate and complete records and reporting. Implement a proactive asset management system that ensures compliance with supply chain, PFMA and Treasury regulations. Continuously formulate, review, and monitor adherence to asset management processes in line with best practices. Facilitate a competitive and transparent bidding process of assets and ensure adherence to procurement regulations. Ensure effective management of asset allocations, movement and control measures. Effectively plan for asset acquisitions, lifespan, maintenance, safe keeping and disposal processes to allocate resources to create a high-performance culture. Actively engage within delegated authority, prepare reports and presentations, and support the implementation of management decisions. Engage with staff and business to establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships, communicate strategic directions, and interface with business units to understand their needs.

Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS 

 Formal Qualifications      

• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Public Management, Finance, Logistics management, Public Management, Cost Accounting management.

Job-Related Work Experience:

• At least 5 years practical experience in public sector asset  management. Understanding of supply chain management processes, Logistics management processes, GRAP accounting standards, innovation, and Financial Statement reporting processes. Experience in the asset disposal management. Understanding of Treasury regulations, PFMA and other legislative procedures.

Job-Related Knowledge    

• Knowledge and understanding of: Government priorities and imperatives. The PFMA and regulations, and other relevant legislation – e.g., Treasury regulations 16A, Access to Information Act, Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, the Labour Relations Act. Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely PFMA, Treasury Regulations. Ability in both verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of standards for risk and compliance. All Public Service systems. Understanding debit and credit is a must as well as understanding of recognition, measurement and presentation, and disclosure principals for the following GRAPs: GRAP 12 – Inventory. GRAP 17 - Property Plant and Equipment. GRAP 21 & GRAP 26 - Impairment of Assets. GRAP 31 - Intangible Assets. Knowledge of Asset Management procedures and policies, National Treasury Asset Management Guidelines, and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). Computer literate.