Asset Officer/Supply Chain: Finance Section REF NO: ASSET/03/09/2026

Department of Higher Education and Training

Location
King William's Town, Eastern Cape
Salary (as advertised)
R413 001 – R486 501 per year
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

Overview The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking an Asset Officer/Supply Chain for its Finance Section, identified by the reference number ASSET/03/09/2026. This role is based at the Central Office in King William’s Town. The position is a Level 08, with a salary range of R413,001 to R486,501 per annum, plus actual benefits. What you will do * Implement and monitor Asset management policies and procedures in line with GRAP standards and relevant legislation. * Coordinate physical verification of assets. * Manage the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) and ensure reconciliation to the General Ledger (GL). * Develop, implement, and monitor acquisition, maintenance, and disposal plans for assets. * Effectively implement the Asset Management Strategy within the College. * Manage asset write-offs and disposal and ensure accurate Asset disclosure on Annual Financial Statements (AFS) as stipulated on GRAP. * Ensure the implementation and monitoring of Supply Chain policy. * Introduce a system for provisioning, procurement, stock control, and reporting. * Identify preference point system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives. * Conduct awareness on approved SCM policies. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matric or NCV Level 4 and with a recognised three-year degree/diploma in Finance Management, Asset management, Accounting or Auditing or related qualification. * 3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Management environment and implementation of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures. * Knowledge of BAS/LOGIS & COLTECH system. * Knowledge of assets disposal procedure. * Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Services. * Knowledge of Assets Management. * Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies. * Knowledge of Department of Higher Education mandate. * Knowledge and skills: Administrative; Planning and organising; Financial management; Report writing; Communication and interpersonal; Problem solving; Computer literacy; Analytical; Client oriented; Project management; Team leadership; People management. Who should apply An ideal candidate for this Asset Officer/Supply Chain role would be an individual with a financial background, holding a three-year degree or diploma in Finance Management, Asset Management, Accounting, or Auditing. They should have 3-5 years of experience in a Financial Management environment, specifically with the implementation of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to assets and supply chain. Key requirements include knowledge of BAS/LOGIS & COLTECH systems, asset disposal procedures, public service legislative frameworks, GRAP standards, and the Department of Higher Education's mandate. The role requires a candidate with strong administrative, financial management, planning, report writing, communication, problem-solving, computer literacy, analytical, client-oriented, project management, team leadership, and people management skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/asset-officer-supply-chain-finance-section-ref-no-asset-03-09-2026-department-of-higher-education-and-training Source: myjobmag

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Job description

SALARY: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum Level 08, plus actual benefits CENTRE: Central Office, King William’s Town REQUIREMENTS: * Matric or NCV Level 4 and with a recognised three-year 3 degree/diploma in Finance Management, Asset management, Accounting or Auditing or related qualification; * 3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Management environment and implementation of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of BAS/LOGIS & COLTECH system. Knowledge of assets disposal procedure; Knowledge and understating of legislative framework governing the Public Services; Knowledge of Assets Management; Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies; Knowledge of Department of Higher Education mandate. * Knowledge and skills: Administrative; Planning and organising; Financial management; Report writing; Communication and interpersonal; Problem solving; Computer literacy; Analytical; Client oriented; Project management; Team leadership; People management. DUTIES: * Implement and monitor Asset management policies and procedures in line with GRAP standards and relevant legislation. Coordination of physical verification of assets. Manage the Fixed Asset register FAR and ensure reconciliation to General ledger GL. * Develop, implement and monitor acquisition, maintenance, and disposal plans for assets, and effectively implement the Asset Management Strategy within the College. Manage asset write offs and disposal and ensure accurate Asset disclosure on Annual Financial Statements AFS as stipulated on GRAP. * Ensure the implementation and monitoring of Supply Chain policy. Introduce a system for provisioning, procurement, stock control and reporting. Identify preference point system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives. Conduct awareness on approved SCM policies.

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