Finance and Asset Management Officer Jobs

Finance and Asset Management Officer

Employer: South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Location: Western Cape
Position Type: Full Time

About SALGA:

We are an autonomous association representing all 257 local governments in South Africa, operating through a national office and nine provincial offices. Our voluntary membership organization is committed to serving municipal interests nationwide.

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Asset Management, Purchasing Management, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in finance/supply chain management
• Valid driver’s license (advantageous)
• Local government sector knowledge preferred

Essential Skills:

• Financial statement analysis and reporting
• Basic bookkeeping proficiency
• Asset inventory management
• Strong organizational and confidentiality maintenance

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Management:

• Maintain provincial fixed asset register
• Conduct regular asset inspections and inventory counts
• Manage asset acquisition and disposal processes

Financial Operations:

• Oversee procurement processes and supplier database
• Manage provincial expenditure compliance
• Administer travel reimbursements and petty cash

Governance:

• Implement financial control policies
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Resolve client and supplier queries efficiently

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications through the official SALGA recruitment portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: SALGA does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. Candidates are advised to exercise caution against fraudulent job offers.