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Senior Supply Chain Practitioner (Asset Management)Pretoria Head Office

Branch: Finance WTE Dir: Asset Management

Closing dateToday is Sat 14 Nov · SAST

Closes Friday 27 November 2026

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Senior supply chain practitioner who keeps the asset register accurate, handles asset disposals and losses, and supervises asset management staff at Pretoria Head Office. Two posts are offered.

  • Keep the Asset Register up to date and reconcile it monthly against the Trial Balance.
  • Manage asset disposals, losses, and the loss register, including reports to Security.
  • Carry out physical asset verification and barcoding, and manage finance lease registers.
  • Must have a relevant NQF level 6 qualification with accounting as a major subject.
  • Must have three years of asset management supervisory experience within an accrual system, and knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and Treasury regulations.
  • Based at Pretoria Head Office. Reference number 271126/20. Closing date is not stated in the text.

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Requirements

  • A relevant NQF level 6 qualification with accounting 3 as major subject.
  • Three (3) years related Asset management supervisory experience within accrual system.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Asset Management administration policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of financial legislations.
  • Knowledge of SAP or any Accrual System.
  • Knowledge and experience of GAAP, GRAP or IFRS.
  • Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, PPPFA and Treasury regulations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of asset management procurement policies and legislation.
  • Knowledge of dispute resolution policies. issues.
  • Understanding social and economic development Knowledge of basic financial management.
  • Problem solving and analysis skills.
  • People and diversity management.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
  • Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

  • Maintain and update the Asset Register to ensure all assets are properly accounted for and compliant with National Treasury Guidelines.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of the Asset Register against the Trial Balance.
  • Analyse source documents and prepare journals where applicable.
  • Ensure all unreconciled items are investigated and cleared timeously.
  • Update the Asset Register with new acquisitions, movements, transfers and disposals.
  • Monitor all entries made on the Asset Register against asset register minimum requirements.
  • Reconcile the Asset Register to supporting records.
  • Remove all losses and disposed assets from the register.
  • Retire all losses and disposed assets in the register.
  • Update and maintain the assets earmarked for disposal.
  • Capture data for all assets earmarked for disposal.
  • Verify all assets earmarked for disposal and identify discrepancies.
  • Ensure IT assets are cleaned (data sanitised) before disposal.
  • Ensure assets are disposed of immediately after approval is granted.
  • Maintain and update the loss register.
  • Open files for all reported losses.
  • Draft reports of reported losses to Security.
  • Compile monthly loss reports.
  • Ensure all assets on the premises are verified, updated and barcoded in the Asset Register.
  • Monitor and perform the physical verification of assets recorded on the asset register.
  • Capture inventory lists and barcode all assets.
  • Ensure asset management policies, procedures and guidelines are implemented by users.
  • Monitor compliance with asset management policies and procedures.
  • Implement and manage registers for finance leases.
  • Update the Finance Lease Register daily.
  • Manage the expiry on leased assets monthly.
  • Verify leased assets bi-annually.
  • Supervise staff in the asset management section.
  • Monitor staff performance against performance work plans.
  • Assess staff performance in accordance with performance work plans.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

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Enquiries

Mr TM Nevhutalu Tel No: (012) 336 8193

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.

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 105 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/162: SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER (ASSET MANAGEMENT) REF NO: 271126/20 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Finance WTE Dir: Asset Management
SALARY: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant NQF level 6 qualification with accounting 3 as major subject. Three (3) years related Asset management supervisory experience within accrual system. Knowledge and understanding of Asset Management administration policies and procedures. Knowledge of financial legislations. Knowledge of SAP or any Accrual System. Knowledge and experience of GAAP, GRAP or IFRS. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, PPPFA and Treasury regulations. Knowledge and understanding of asset management procurement policies and legislation. Knowledge of dispute resolution policies. issues. Understanding social and economic development Knowledge of basic financial management. Problem solving and analysis skills. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct.
DUTIES: Maintain and update the Asset Register to ensure all assets are properly accounted for and compliant with National Treasury Guidelines. Perform monthly reconciliations of the Asset Register against the Trial Balance. Analyse source documents and prepare journals where applicable. Ensure all unreconciled items are investigated and cleared timeously. Update the Asset Register with new acquisitions, movements, transfers and disposals. Monitor all entries made on the Asset Register against asset register minimum requirements. Reconcile the Asset Register to supporting records. Remove all losses and disposed assets from the register. Retire all losses and disposed assets in the register. Update and maintain the assets earmarked for disposal. Capture data for all assets earmarked for disposal. Verify all assets earmarked for disposal and identify discrepancies. Ensure IT assets are cleaned (data sanitised) before disposal. Ensure assets are disposed of immediately after approval is granted. Maintain and update the loss register. Open files for all reported losses. Draft reports of reported losses to Security. Compile monthly loss reports. Ensure all assets on the premises are verified, updated and barcoded in the Asset Register. Monitor and perform the physical verification of assets recorded on the asset register. Capture inventory lists and barcode all assets. Ensure asset management policies, procedures and guidelines are implemented by users. Monitor compliance with asset management policies and procedures. Implement and manage registers for finance leases. Update the Finance Lease Register daily. Manage the expiry on leased assets monthly. Verify leased assets bi-annually. Supervise staff in the asset management section. Monitor staff performance against performance work plans. Assess staff performance in accordance with performance work plans.
ENQUIRIES: Mr TM Nevhutalu Tel No: (012) 336 8193

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