DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Higher Education And Training

Asset Officer/Supplychain: Finance Section

Salary or stipendR413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), plus actual benefits

The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Asset Officer/Supplychain: Finance Section. This is a permanent role based in Higher Education And Training.

Central Office, King William’s TownApplications close 30 October 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/36, page 28

Reference number
ASSET/03/09/2026 (Permanent, PERSAL Appointment)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Higher Education And Training
Closing date
30 October 2026
Job level
08
Centre
Central Office, King William’s Town

What you will need

  • Matric or NCV Level 4 and with a recognised three-year (3) degree/diploma in Finance Management, Asset management, Accounting or Auditing or related qualification
  • Knowledge of BAS/LOGIS & COLTECH system.
  • Knowledge of assets disposal procedure
  • Knowledge and understating of legislative framework governing the Public Services
  • Knowledge of Assets Management
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies
  • Knowledge of Department of Higher Education mandate.
  • Knowledge and skills: Administrative
  • Planning and organising
  • Financial management
  • Report writing
  • Communication and interpersonal
  • Problem solving
  • Computer literacy
  • Analytical
  • Client oriented
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • People management.

Experience

3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Management environment and implementation of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge and skills: Administrative

Key responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor Asset management policies and procedures in line with GRAP standards and relevant legislation.
  • Coordination of physical verification of assets.
  • Manage the Fixed Asset register (FAR) and ensure reconciliation to General ledger (GL).
  • Develop, implement and monitor acquisition, maintenance, and disposal plans for assets, and effectively implement the Asset Management Strategy within the College.
  • Manage asset write offs and disposal and ensure accurate Asset disclosure on Annual Financial Statements AFS as stipulated on GRAP.
  • Ensure the implementation and monitoring of Supply Chain policy.
  • Introduce a system for provisioning, procurement, stock control and reporting.
  • Identify preference point system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives.
  • Conduct awareness on approved SCM policies.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Please hand deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Headquarters, Qonce, 5600 Please see the email address below for electronic

  • Application method: Hand delivery
  • Enquiries: Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223
  • Telephone: 087 238 2223

Please note

  • All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references.
  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.
  • Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification).
  • Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts.
  • People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  • NB Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full.
  • Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.
  • The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time.
  • Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates.
  • All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizenship, and qualification verification).
  • The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest.
  • 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 generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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