ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management

Reference number: 3/3/1/67/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Public Management (NQF Level 6). Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory level in Asset Management. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment. LOGIS (Logistic Information Systems). BAS (Basic Accounting System). BAUD (Asset Register System) Modified Cash Standards. Accounting Manual for Departments. Job related skills: Leadership skills. Management skills, Computer skills, Project Management skills and a valid driver’s license.

Duties

Promote correct implementation of sound asset management practices. Inform, guide and advise departmental employees on asset management matters. Contribute to the design and development of asset management systems, policies, strategic and annual physical asset management planning. Monitor and review the progress of the asset verification. Compile and manage the asset verification in the Department. Capture asset information on the inventory list (room list) of the asset holder and in the relevant registers. Issue assets and inventory list (room list) list of asset holders. Ensure the movement of assets in the register. Monitor assets for physical condition, utilization functionality and financial performance. Manage the bar coding of all movable assets. Approve of the movable asset register updates. Manage the disposal of assets in the department. Manage the disposal and transfer of assets process in the department. Supervise the receipt and issue of all movable assets in the department. Perform quantity and quality control. Ensure that assets are removed from the register after approval. Compile memorandums and reports on the disposals to the Disposal Committee. Ensure correct financial reporting. Manage the additions and reconciliation process between BAS and the Asset Register. Ensure journals are requested to amend misclassifications. Prepare financial information for financial statement purposes. Supervise employees to ensure sound physical asset management. This would, inter alia, entail the following: General supervision of employees. Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisees. Advise and lead supervisors regarding all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisors. Ensure that all supervisors are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning. Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ADAMrecruit67@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms R Goolam Tel No: (012) 312 8395

Note

EE Target: African Male and Coloured Male and Persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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