About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated and skilled Assistant Director: Logistics and Asset Management to join its team in the Waterberg District. This vital role is essential for ensuring efficient inventory management and asset oversight, contributing significantly to the public service sector. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in managing resources that directly impact community services, making sure that the right supplies are in the right place at the right time for effective government operations.
In Waterberg, you will be at the heart of logistics and asset management, reinforcing the backbone of public service. You will engage with departmental employees to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations. Your work will not only help streamline processes but also foster a culture of performance management and employee development within the department.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to providing innovative and effective infrastructure solutions for South Africa. Its mission encompasses the strategic management of public assets and resources to promote accountability and sustainability. Working in this department means being a part of a team that shapes the future of public service by ensuring that essential resources are managed efficiently and responsibly.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and oversee inventory policies and procedures to ensure accurate tracking and management of departmental supplies.
- Conduct regular inspections of inventory, providing detailed reports and projections for repair or replacement needs.
- Manage stationery and store operations, including needs analyses and budget projections.
- Develop and execute stock-taking plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance in asset management.
- Monitor and report on the condition and performance of movable assets, ensuring they meet compliance standards.
- Foster employee development and performance management within your team, ensuring a motivated workforce.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12/Matric and a qualification at NQF Level 7 in Logistics or Supply Chain Management as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a supervisory level in a Logistics or Asset Management environment.
- Valid driver’s license (exempt for applicants with disabilities).
- Strong knowledge of Public Service Acts, procurement procedures, and asset management frameworks.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with a focus on customer responsiveness.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF Level 7 in Logistics/ Supply Chain Management as recognised by SAQA.Three (3) years’ experience at supervisory level / Senior / Admin Officer in Logistics/ Assets Management environment.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of the following: - Assets Management procedures.
Procurement Procedures: PFMA.
DORA.
PPPFA.
Problem solving and analysis Decision making Team leadership Creativity Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer skills People management Planning and organizing.
Job Duties
Provide inventory: Implement inventory policies and procedure.Provide inventory life span.
Conduct inventory inspection services.
Analyse inspection report.
Provide inspection report and make projections in terms of repairing inventory.
Manage stationery/ stores: Conduct stationery needs analyses.
Provide the departmental needs analyse in relation to stationery budget.
Provide stationary projections.
Monitor the district inventory operations and make analyses.
Manage districts stores.
Provide stationery/stores over/underspending alerts.
Manage the issuing of stores.
Provide stock-taking services: Develop the district stock-taking plan.
Develop stock-taking processes.
Provide stock-taking team.
Manage the appointment of stock- taking team.
Manage and conduct stock-taking.
Consolidate the stores level.
Balance the ledger.
Provide recommendations for disposal of obsolete stores.
Manage and update obsolete register.
Manage the district movable asset: Contribute to the design and development of asset management systems, policies, strategic and annual physical asset management planning.
Monitor and review the capturing of all physical movable asset in the asset management register.
Manage the receipt of all movable assets.
Conduct asset quantity and quality control and check on received goods.
Manage the allocate inventory and bar code to assets.
Manage the capturing of asset information in the relevant registers.
Monitor the district movable asset: Provide guidance and advice departmental employees on asset management matters.
Monitor assets for compliance with asset control prescripts.
Monitor assets for physical condition, utilisation functionality and financial performance.
Monitor the performance of asset verification according to prescribed time- frames.
Compile reports on the state of assets.
Manage resource (Human, Financial and Equipment): Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s.
Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
Ensure capacity and development of staff · Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
Manage discipline.
Provide job description to subordinates.
Manage division leave matter.
