Govan Mbeki Municipality
Assistant Accountant (Asset Management)
Location: Mpumalanga
Job Type: Full Time
Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Our Mission
We are dedicated to serving our community through:
- Providing high-quality and sustainable services.
- Supporting local economic growth and job creation.
- Ensuring the financial health of the Municipality.
- Working closely with all community stakeholders.
- Empowering our staff and ensuring professional governance.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- A 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma in Accounting.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in asset management (experience in Local Government is preferred).
- A valid Code B Driver’s License.
- Basic knowledge of local government laws, such as the MSA and MFMA.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A high level of professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information.
- Proficiency in computer use.
- Compliance with the competency levels required by the Municipal Staff Regulations.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will handle the following tasks:
- Collect and organize data for asset verification.
- Check and verify asset information to keep the main database up to date.
- Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Supervise staff within the Asset department.
- Apply financial laws and policies to manage assets effectively.
- Resolve asset-related queries from other departments.
- Assist in managing the Capital Financing and Asset Management modules in the financial system.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please visit the official Govan Mbeki Municipality website to submit your application.