Assistant Director: Asset Management

About the role

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (Mpumalanga) is hiring an Assistant Director: Asset Management, based in Ehlanzeni District. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Reference number to quote: AS/DIR/EHL/06 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 12h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the monitoring of assets in accordance with asset management policies and procedures.
• Monitor and review the capturing of moveable assets.
• Allocation of inventory and bar code to assets.
• Capturing of asset information in the relevant registers.
• Asset verification according to prescribed time frames.
• Assist with the development of asset management policies and guidelines.
• Supervise staff to ensure sound moveable asset management.
• Monitor expenditure patterns of all units.
• Liaise with suppliers of goods.
• Compile and reconcile relevant reports.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Financial Management/Public Finance/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF Level 6) Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Supervision
• Policy implementation
• Planning
• Records and information management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Report writing
• Computer literacy