Asset Controller

In brief

**Overview** This is for an Asset Controller position within the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism, based at their Head Office in Mbombela. The role is compensated at R413 001 per annum (Level 08) and involves managing the department's assets in accordance with national guidelines. **What you will do** * Ensure that assets are properly accounted for in the Asset Register and comply with National Treasury Guidelines. * Update new additions, movements, transfers and disposals. * Reconcile BAS with the Asset Register on a monthly basis. * Monitor all entries made on the Asset Register as per minimum requirements. * Retire all losses and disposed of assets in the register. * Update inventory lists. * Ensure that asset policies, procedures and guidelines are reviewed, updated and implemented and ensure compliance thereof. * Ensure that the Department’s asset requirements are included in the budget. * Perform quarterly asset count. * Conduct bi–annual physical verification of movable assets and reconcile against the Asset Register. * Implement and manage registers for finance/operating Leases. * Verify the existence of Finance/operating Leases and prepare monthly reconciliation between BAS and amortization tables versus the Finance/operating Lease registers. * Ensure monthly payments are processed on the basis of invoices received. * Ensure reconciling items on ledger, registers and supplier accounts are cleared. * Ensure proper annual reporting and reconciliations. * Quality assurance of asset management processes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level six (06) tertiary qualification in Financial Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing / Logistics / Public Administration/ Finance / Accounting. * Two (2) years experience in Asset Management environment. * Valid Driver's License. * Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS), GRAP and LOGIS. * Computer literacy with sound knowledge of the MS Office suite preferably Excel. * Demonstrate leadership/ interpersonal relationship and asset management skills. * Good client service orientation skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with an NQF Level 6 tertiary qualification in Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Public Administration, Finance, or Accounting, coupled with at least two years of experience in an Asset Management environment. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have knowledge of BAS, GRAP, and LOGIS. Strong computer literacy, particularly with MS Office (Excel), is required. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership, interpersonal relationship, and asset management skills, along with a good client service orientation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mpumalanga-department-of-economic-development-and-tourism-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-22026#spani-ref-dedt-2026-27-15 Source: govpage

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