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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an authoritative voice for weather and climate related services in South Africa and is a member of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government. South African Weather Service (SAWS) strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence providing innovative solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development and economic growth. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
Supervisor: Asset Management
Annual Total Cost Salary: R336 314 – R437 185 
Ref: WS01/082020 
Centre: Pretoria 
 
Job Summary: 
To effectively and efficiently supervise matters pertaining to the management, safeguarding and accounting of assets within SAWS to meet business needs 
 
 
Key Performance Areas
 Ensure that, Procurement source documents related to assets are verified, captured and authorized 
 Develop and implement an asset disposal management plan 
 Report on asset related information such as acquisition, maintenance, useful life, asset classification, physical verification and disposals to internal and external stakeholders 
 Compiles and monitors the fixed asset register efficiently to enable effective record keeping 
 Assists in disposal of assets through identification and coordination of disposal committee meetings 
 Keep a file for all assets acquired and disposed during the year as well as the approved minutes of the Disposal Committee meeting 
 Assist with the compilation of a comprehensive asset management plan 
 Coordinate the annual physical verification within SAWS in line with the Verification Plan 
 Maintain and update the asset register with additions, movements and disposal of assets
 Allocate new barcodes to newly procured assets 
 Ensure that the movement of assets is properly maintained 
 Reconcile the Fixed Asset Register to the General Ledger and resolve identified differences 
 Review the asset clearing account and monitor all asset related accounts on the NetSuite ERP system 
 Provide information and supporting documents on asset transactions that need to be journalized 
 Identify assets which must be re-assessed on an annual basis 
 Ensure that annual asset verification is conducted annually 
 Ensure that the Fixed Asset Register is valid, accurate and complete 
 Identify and coordinate disposal of redundant, obsolete and unserviceable assets for disposal 
 Monitor all asset transfers within the SAWS office 
 Compile and co-ordinate an asset requirement plan and asset additions report 
 Ensuring that proper control systems exists for asset management to eliminate theft, losses, wastage and misuse 
 Reconcile assets utilising information from monthly reports sent through by the Regional Asset Champions 
 Implement and monitor the Asset Management Policy and annually review the Standard Operating Procedures related to asset management 
 Assesse the condition of assets and in conjunction with Departmental Managers and make recommendations to Manager on disposal of identified assets 
 Adhere to applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the procuring, safeguarding, treatment and disposal of assets 
 Submit a fixed asset register to the Insurer on an annual basis and ensure that all company electronic equipment for employees are insured 
 Ensures that all documentation for asset related insurance claims is completed and submitted on time 
 Update returned electronic equipment register upon resignation of employees / termination of service and verify these assets with Information Technology Department 

 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
• National Diploma in Financial Accounting (NQF 6) or equivalent 
• A minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience 
• A minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in asset management; solid understanding of asset classes, asset lifecycle, verification, asset depreciation and accounting of assets. 
• Previous working experience on ERP system in relation to assets 
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word. 
• Valid Driver’s License (manual vehicle) 
 
Attributes and Competencies: 
• Strong business acumen, ethics and integrity 
• Good communications skills (written and verbal) at all levels within the business and with stakeholders 
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills 
• Meticulous, accurate and pay attention to detail 
• Excellent customer and analytical skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and at times extended hours to meet deadlines



Please Note: 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012) 367 6091 
 
A comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications should be emailed (with the name of the position and relevant reference number in the subject line) to: recruitment2@weathersa.co.za
 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
 
Closing Date: 21 August 2020 
 
Preference will be given People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right  not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-Ref. WS01/082020