DIRECTOR: ASSESTS MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
Salary
R1 266 714 per.annum. (Level 13) (All-Inclusive Remuneration Package).
Requirements
- An under-graduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Finance / Assets / Logistic Management as recognised by SAQA.
- At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Asset Management.
- In-depth knowledge of Financial, SCM and Asset Management procedures and prescripts.
- Knowledge of the PFMA, PPPPFA, Treasury Regulations, GIAMA and SCM Practice Notes.
- LOGIS knowledge and experience as well as an Accounting and Provisioning Administration background Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as advanced computer skills Ability to manage staff and draft relevant policies and/or reports as required.
- Ability to work well under pressure and work independently as well as the willingness to work overtime when necessary.
- The successful candidate must be highly reliable, self-motivated, flexible, creative, client focused and quality orientated.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Develop and oversee the implementation of the asset management system, including: the establishment of the Asset Management Unit and departmental policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain the strategic and annual asset management plans aligned with the departmental strategy and budget [in consultation with Public Works where applicable].
- Develop and maintain asset registers, including; acquisitions, maintenance management, transfers and valuations.
- Develop and maintain the lease register.
- Develop asset needs assessment, acquisition management, operational and disposal plans as well as execute and monitor the implementation thereof.
- Plan and execute the asset verification, investigate and report on variances, make necessary recommendations to resolve discrepancies, and update the asset register.
- Develop, implement and manage mechanisms to safeguard assets.
- Prepare a monthly reconciliation with supporting schedules of the asset registers to the relevant accounting records and resolve unclear items.
- Prepare a business plan for the life cycle of assets, including an analysis of pricing options utilising life cycle cost and recommendations on the most appropriate asset solution.
- Report on asset management information as required to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage valuations for immovable assets and update the asset register.
- Establish and execute a performance measurement system to evaluate the effective utilization of assets.
- Utilise BAS to capture accounting transactions, control the general ledger, perform financial administration and prepare financial reports.
- Utilise LOGIS for provisioning, procurement, stock control and reporting.
- Utilise Vulindlela as a management information system for monitoring and reporting of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 266 714 per.annum. (Level 13) (All-Inclusive Remuneration Package).
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
REQUIREMENTS : An under-graduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Finance / Assets / Logistic Management as recognised by SAQA. At least five (5) years’ experience at a
middle / senior managerial level. Extensive knowledge and experience in Asset
Management. In-depth knowledge of Financial, SCM and Asset Management procedures and prescripts. Knowledge of the PFMA, PPPPFA, Treasury
Regulations, GIAMA and SCM Practice Notes. LOGIS knowledge and experience as well as an Accounting and Provisioning Administration
background Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as advanced computer skills Ability to manage staff and draft relevant policies and/or reports
as required. Ability to work well under pressure and work independently as well as the willingness to work overtime when necessary. The successful candidate
must be highly reliable, self-motivated, flexible, creative, client focused and quality orientated. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Develop and oversee the implementation of the asset management system, including: the establishment of the Asset Management Unit and departmental
policies and procedures. Develop and maintain the strategic and annual asset management plans aligned with the departmental strategy and budget [in
consultation with Public Works where applicable]. Develop and maintain asset registers, including; acquisitions, maintenance management, transfers and
valuations. Develop and maintain the lease register. Develop asset needs assessment, acquisition management, operational and disposal plans as well
as execute and monitor the implementation thereof. Plan and execute the asset verification, investigate and report on variances, make necessary
recommendations to resolve discrepancies, and update the asset register.
Develop, implement and manage mechanisms to safeguard assets. Prepare a monthly reconciliation with supporting schedules of the asset registers to the
relevant accounting records and resolve unclear items. Prepare a business plan for the life cycle of assets, including an analysis of pricing options utilising
life cycle cost and recommendations on the most appropriate asset solution.
Report on asset management information as required to internal and external stakeholders. Manage valuations for immovable assets and update the asset
register. Establish and execute a performance measurement system to evaluate the effective utilization of assets. Utilise BAS to capture accounting
transactions, control the general ledger, perform financial administration and prepare financial reports. Utilise LOGIS for provisioning, procurement, stock
control and reporting. Utilise Vulindlela as a management information system for monitoring and reporting of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339,
Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.