REF: FS/FM/FAM/AM/03

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12; Tertiary qualification (NQF5) in the field of Accounting or Finance 
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in the field of municipal asset management and GRAP accounting 
• Valid Code B Driver’s License 
• Computer literacy (advanced skills more particularly MS excel).

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to cope and perform under stressful situations, and a high level of responsibility 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of South African Standards of GRAP, with specific reference to asset related standards 
• Financial Management skills and the ability to interpret accounting standards for financial reporting and auditing 
• Extensive knowledge and experience with regards to compilation and maintenance of asset register for different types of moveable assets and intangible assets, to be applied in complex circumstances 
• Knowledge of the MFMA, understanding of the municipal finance management environment and the service role of local government 
• Understanding the principles of internal control, including those relating specifically, to movable assets 
• Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape languages (Afrikaans, English, Xhosa) 
• Good supervisory and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills 
• Ability to take initiate, work accurately and independently.

Responsibilities/Duties: 

• To administer asset management related activities pertaining to the compilation and maintenance of movable assets and intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, compliant with legislation, policies, systems and procedures, through relevant accounting and control processes and procedures.