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Supply Chain Practitioner (Asset Management)Pretoria Head Office
Branch: Finance WTE Dir: Asset Management
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Supply chain practitioner in the Finance branch of Asset Management, Pretoria Head Office. Suits people with accounting and asset management experience who can keep accurate asset records.
- Keep the Asset Register up to date with acquisitions, transfers, movements and disposals, and help with monthly reconciliations against the Trial Balance.
- Do physical verification of assets, barcode them, and report missing or unverified assets to the supervisor.
- Update the loss register, help with loss reports, and keep the Finance Lease Register up to date.
- Must have a relevant NQF level 6 qualification with accounting as a major subject, and one year of asset management experience within an accrual system.
- Must know PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury regulations, GAAP, GRAP or IFRS, and procurement policies.
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Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification with accounting three (3) as major subject.
- One (1) year asset management experience within accrual system.
- Knowledge and understanding of procurement administration procedures.
- Knowledge of financial legislations.
- Knowledge and experience of Accrual System.
- Knowledge of GAAP or GRAP or IFRS.
- Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, PPPFA and Treasury regulations.
- Knowledge of Asset Management processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of procurement policies and legislation.
- Knowledge of dispute resolution policies.
- Knowledge of basic financial management processes.
- 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
- Capture new acquisitions, movements, transfers and disposals on the Asset Register accurately and timeously.
- Prepare and file source documents and supporting records for journal entries.
- Assist with monthly reconciliations of the Asset Register against the Trial Balance.
- Assist in investigating and clearing unreconciled items as directed by the supervisor.
- File and maintain supporting records used to reconcile the Asset Register.
- Capture data for assets earmarked for disposal.
- Assist with the verification of assets earmarked for disposal and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Confirm that IT assets are cleaned (data sanitised) before disposal, as directed.
- Update the loss register and open files for all reported losses.
- Assist in drafting reports of reported losses to Security.
- Assist in compiling monthly loss reports.
- Perform physical verification of assets recorded on the Asset Register.
- Barcode all assets and capture inventory lists.
- Update asset information on the register after verification.
- Report any missing, misplaced or unverified assets to the supervisor.
- Promote awareness of asset management policies, procedures and guidelines among users.
- Report instances of non-compliance with asset management policies and procedures to the supervisor.
- Handle asset information with integrity, confidentiality and accuracy at all times.
- Update the Finance Lease Register daily.
- Track and report on the expiry of leased assets monthly.
- Assist with the bi-annual verification of leased assets.
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 106 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/163: SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER (ASSET MANAGEMENT) REF NO: 271126/21 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Finance WTE Dir: Asset Management SALARY: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Pretoria Head Office REQUIREMENTS: A relevant NQF level 6 qualification with accounting three (3) as major subject. One (1) year asset management experience within accrual system. Knowledge and understanding of procurement administration procedures. Knowledge of financial legislations. Knowledge and experience of Accrual System. Knowledge of GAAP or GRAP or IFRS. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, PPPFA and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of Asset Management processes. Knowledge and understanding of procurement policies and legislation. Knowledge of dispute resolution policies. Knowledge of basic financial management processes. 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: Capture new acquisitions, movements, transfers and disposals on the Asset Register accurately and timeously. Prepare and file source documents and supporting records for journal entries. Assist with monthly reconciliations of the Asset Register against the Trial Balance. Assist in investigating and clearing unreconciled items as directed by the supervisor. File and maintain supporting records used to reconcile the Asset Register. Capture data for assets earmarked for disposal. Assist with the verification of assets earmarked for disposal and report discrepancies to the supervisor. Confirm that IT assets are cleaned (data sanitised) before disposal, as directed. Update the loss register and open files for all reported losses. Assist in drafting reports of reported losses to Security. Assist in compiling monthly loss reports. Perform physical verification of assets recorded on the Asset Register. Barcode all assets and capture inventory lists. Update asset information on the register after verification. Report any missing, misplaced or unverified assets to the supervisor. Promote awareness of asset management policies, procedures and guidelines among users. Report instances of non-compliance with asset management policies and procedures to the supervisor. Handle asset information with integrity, confidentiality and accuracy at all times. Update the Finance Lease Register daily. Track and report on the expiry of leased assets monthly. Assist with the bi-annual verification of leased assets. ENQUIRIES: Mr TM Nevhutalu Tel No: (012) 336 8193