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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Assistant Director: Asset Management
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH101/2026
  Groote Schuur Hospital
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in asset management, with a proven track record in: Financial reporting and compliance with the Modified Cash Standard, Managing government movable assets, including reconciliations, disposals, and audit processes, Leading teams and implementing asset management controls.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Collaborate with finance, procurement, and clinical teams to align asset management with budgetary and operational needs. Prepare and reconcile monthly/quarterly financial reports, including inputs for the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and asset disclosure notes. Ensure accurate accounting for assets in compliance with the Modified Cash Standard and PFMA/Treasury Regulations, including ensuring that asset valuations align with GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice) standards for departmental reporting. Manage the moveable asset management component, including staff performance, training, and HR matters. Oversee real-time capturing of acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and barcoding on the institutional asset register. Plan and conduct the annual asset verification and reconcile discrepancies between the asset register and BAS systems.
 
Enquiries:
Mr R Schroeder, Tel no (021) 404 3248.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and project management skills. Expertise in government asset management systems (e.g., LOGIS, Syspro) and advanced Excel. Proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit processes. Advanced knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and Modified Cash Standard.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate three year National Diploma/ Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management (with Accounting/Finance modules).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 468,459 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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