Deputy Director: Asset ManagementPretoria Head Office

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification with accounting three (3) as Major Subject.
• Three (3) years related experience at supervisory / management level (ASD) in Asset Management within accrual system.
• Knowledge and understanding on Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), GRAP standards and Treasury Regulations.
• Public service anti-corruption strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Departmental policies and procedures.
• Government financial systems.
• Principles and practice of financial accounting.
• Framework for managing performance information.
• Business strategy transaction and alignment.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

• Take overall accountability for the proper accounting of all assets in the Asset Register in compliance with National Treasury Guidelines.
• Review the reconciliation of the Asset Register against the Trial Balance and supporting records, and ensure reconciling items are cleared.
• Review documents, submissions and journals, and ensure journals are correctly posted in the accounting system.
• Review the updating of new additions, transfers and disposals, and review the monthly Asset Register reconciliation and asset movement reports.
• Review all entries made on the Asset Register against minimum requirements.
• Ensure assets earmarked for disposal are updated in the Asset Register.
• Ensure all losses and disposed assets are retired from the Asset Register in line with policy and approval.
• Ensure monthly depreciation is run and correctly posted against the different accounts.
• Review asset management policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented by users across the component.
• Promote ethical conduct, accountability, confidentiality and integrity in the management of assets.
• Ensure internal controls over assets are designed, implemented and monitored.
• Manage movable assets across the component.
• Manage finance leases, including lease registers, expiry monitoring and verification.
• Manage assets under construction and construction equipment, including capitalisation, transfers and reporting.
• Review the remaining useful lives of assets and test assets for impairment.
• Coordinate and manage the asset verification process, including oversight of staff.
• Compile and approve Asset Management monthly reports for submission to Senior Management.
• Manage the budget for the Sub- Directorate:
• Movable Assets, including providing inputs, monitoring expenditure and ensuring value for money.
• Submit inputs for the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including disclosure notes on assets, depreciation, impairments, leases and disposals.
• Manage the internal and external audit process, including AGSA, by preparing audit files, responding to audit queries, implementing audit findings and monitoring action plans to closure.
• Ensure audit readiness throughout the year through accurate record-keeping and timely reconciliations.
• Manage the performance of staff within the Sub-Directorate against performance work plans.
• Ensure staff members are properly trained, developed and supported to perform their duties.
• Build a culture of accountability, ethical conduct and continuous improvement within the component.

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Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interviews.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
• 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
• 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.