Asset Management Practitioner

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires an efficient and enthusiastic person to implement physical asset management framework and policies through the receipt and capturing of assets in the asset register, distribute assets to asset business units and monitor assets through verification, evaluation and reporting in accordance with the PFMA and GRAP.

The successful candidate must be in possession of a three year National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Logistics or Finance qualification, enhanced by two years relevant experience in the field of Asset Management.

The candidate should demonstrate good communication and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal relations are a prerequisite. The candidate must be highly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and possess a valid unendorsed Code B driver’s license and willing to travel.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Monitoring of assets in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
• Financial reconciliation of assets
• Maintaining record keeping.

SANBI offers an annual salary of R242 475.00 and additional fringe benefits.

Please do not apply online for this position. Please send your application to: recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za.

Please Note:

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for  the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered)

2) A skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names,  and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered. 

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position.

All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. 

Contact Ms Ethel Mokgoko on 012 843 5214 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.

Candidates are expected to be available for interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.