Asset Controller
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About the role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Mpumalanga) is hiring an Asset Controller, based in Head Office Mbombela. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications. A comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) contactable references and all mandatory documents must be uploaded on the portal to apply for these opportunities. No manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted. Reference number to quote: DEDT 2026/27/15 Closing date: 30 October 2026 @ 16h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that assets are properly accounted for in the Asset Register and comply with National Treasury Guidelines.
- Update new additions, movements, transfers and disposals.
- Reconcile BAS with the Asset Register on monthly basis.
- Monitor all entries made on the Asset Register as per minimum requirements.
- Retiring of all losses and disposed of assets in the register.
- Update inventory lists.
- Ensure that asset policies, procedures and guidelines are reviewed, updated and implemented and ensure compliance thereof.
- Ensure that the Department’s asset requirements are included in the budget.
- Perform quarterly asset count.
- Conduct bi–annual physical verification of movable assets and reconcile against the Asset Register.
- Implement and manage registers for finance/operating Leases.
- Verify the existence of Finance/operating Leases and prepare monthly reconciliation between BAS and amortization tables versus the Finance/operating Lease registers.
- Ensure monthly payments are processed on the basis of invoices received.
- Ensure reconciling items on ledger, registers and supplier accounts are cleared.
- Ensure proper annual reporting and reconciliations.
- Quality assurance of asset management processes.
Requirements
- An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level six (06) tertiary qualification in Financial Management/Supply Chain Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Administration/Finance/Accounting with 2 years experience in Asset Management environment.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS), GRAP and LOGIS.
- Computer literacy with sound knowledge of the MS Office suite preferably Excel.
- Demonstrate leadership/interpersonal relationship and asset management skills.
- Good client service orientation skills.