About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is looking for a dedicated SCM Practitioner: Traditional Assets Administration to join their team in Pietermaritzburg. In this important role, you will be responsible for ensuring a robust asset administration service for traditional assets, which plays a vital part in supporting our community’s heritage and resources. By facilitating financial reconciliations and assisting during stock takes, you will contribute to the effective management of assets that are essential for the stability and growth of our local institutions.
This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with traditional institutions and various departments, ensuring that the community’s assets are accurately managed and accounted for. Your work will directly impact the effectiveness of public service in Pietermaritzburg and beyond, making this role not only a job but a commitment to enhancing the lives of those in the community.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to improving the quality of life for South Africans through sustainable infrastructure development and maintenance. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the department aims to foster economic growth and social development through effective asset management. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that prioritizes community welfare and public service excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct financial reconciliations of the asset register with the general ledger and financial statements.
- Provide support during stock takes for traditional institutions.
- Facilitate the loss control procedure and make correct journal entries on the LOCO system.
- Monitor and exercise control over human resources related to asset management.
- Collaborate with staff, management, and various departments to ensure effective communication and reporting.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12/NQF Level 4 qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in asset management or supply chain management (SCM).
- A valid driver’s license.
- Sound knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles and regulations.
- Familiarity with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations, and asset management practices.
- Strong numeracy, report writing, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Intermediate computer literacy, particularly in MS Word and Excel.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/ Grade 12/NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 3 years asset management (SCM) experience and a valid driver’s licence.Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge of Supply Chain Management; Sound knowledge of PFMA, Treasury regulations, SCM prescripts; functional knowledge of assets management; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulation; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; numeracy skills, report writing skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with staff, management, traditional institutions, public and other departments; intermediate computer literacy (MS Word, Excel).
