Fixed Asset Controller, Finance Department (Re-advertisement)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Fixed Asset Controller in the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of related experience. Responsibilities include updating the asset register, assisting with audits, and supervising staff. This is a permanent position across all campuses with a focus on enhancing service delivery and controls.

Qualifications

• At least three years' relevant experience in a similar position.
• Applied knowledge of the Integrated Tertiary System (ITS).

Responsibilities

• Review and update the fixed asset register.
• Assist with annual year-end audit.
• Supervise day-to-day operations in the office.

Skills

Ms Office (Excel in particular)

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Time management

Education

National Diploma in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Fixed Asset Controller, Finance Department (Re-advertisement) - (8126)

Job Title

Fixed Asset Controller, Finance Department (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology > Finance > Fixed Assets & Insurance

Campus/ Location

All CPUT Campuses - All CPUT Campuses, ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

26/11/2025

Job Purpose

To review the institutional asset register by:

• Creating awareness about the institutional asset register to improve service delivery and improving controls
• Ensuring institutional asset register is updated and reflect accurate records
• Assisting with annual year end audit
• Supervise day to day operations in the office

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A National Diploma in Accounting or a Bachelor's degree (3-year qualification)in Accounting (Financial Information Systems, Cost and Management Accounting or Auditing)
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience in a similar position
• Ms Office (Excel in particular)

Please note: Preference will be given to Internal candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Recommendations:

• Applied knowledge of the Integrated Tertiary System (ITS)system

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Review andupdating the fixed asset register for transfer and movement of assets
• Review and assess useful lives of assets
• Co-ordinating andconducting physical verification
• Disposals of assets
• Assist with year-end audit
• Supervision of staff for physical verification of assets
• Performing Ad hoc duties assigned by the line manager
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal andwritten)
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Ability to work independently andas part of a team.

General Information

Closing date: 26 November 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department [e-mail] 021 460 3351

Please indicate in your cover page/CV, your major subjects for your undergraduate qualification. We will also request your academic transcript for shortlisted candidates.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUSIMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DOSO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THELATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOURAPPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.