Assistant Director : Asset Management

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government body is seeking a candidate for a supervisory role focused on asset management. The ideal applicant should possess a relevant B-Degree and have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in asset or financial management. Candidates should be adept in data analysis and public financial management principles. This position offers a competitive remuneration package including additional service benefits.

Benefits

Medical assistance

Housing assistance

Pension fund contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in asset, warehouse, inventory, or financial management.
• Valid driving licence (Code B or higher).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the unit.
• Analyse data and perform reconciliations.
• Provide input to financial statements.
• Oversee asset related projects.
• Draft policies and procedures.
• Perform presentations and address queries.
• Fulfil supervisory duties.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office Package

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Communication (written and verbal)

Client and goal oriented

Numeracy

Project planning and Problem solving

LOGIS system or other Asset Management system

Education

3-year B-Degree in Public Finance, B.Comm or Internal Auditing

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Finance, B.Comm or Internal Auditing
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the asset management environment, warehouse management, inventory management or financial management
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the daily operations of the unit
• Analyse data and perform reconciliations
• Provide input to the Interim and Annual Financial Statements
• Oversee asset related projects (e.g Stocktake, Disposals etc.)
• Draft circulars, Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
• Perform asset management presentations and attend to internal and external queries
• Fulfil supervisory duties

Competencies

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Supply Chain Management Prescripts
• Financial Accounting
• Asset Management framework

Skills needed :

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Client and goal oriented
• Numeracy
• Project planning and Problem solving
• LOGIS system (Asset Management sections) or any other Asset or Inventory Management system

Remuneration

R - R per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension‑fund contributions, etc) are funded or co‑funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments / proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.