Asset & Liabilities Management Officer at National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI)

Asset & Liabilities Management Officer

Organisation: National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI)
Division: Finance Services
Position Type: Permanent
Location: NRWDI Head Office, Midrand
Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager
Closing Date: 22 June 2026 at 16:00

About the Role

The National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI) is seeking a qualified and experienced Asset & Liabilities Management Officer to join its Finance Services Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management, control, safeguarding, and reporting of the organisation’s assets and liabilities. The role aims to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and policies while supporting financial accuracy, operational effectiveness, and audit preparedness.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Asset Management
  • Or a related discipline

Experience

• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in asset management.
• Experience within a public sector institution or state-owned entity will be considered advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Management

• Ensure all organisational assets are appropriately insured and that insurance claims for damaged assets are processed promptly.
• Maintain a comprehensive asset register by accurately recording and barcoding all assets.
• Conduct physical asset verification exercises and compile verification reports.
• Review and monitor all asset entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Allocate assets in accordance with approved asset management policies and procedures.
• Update asset records to reflect current physical locations and custodians.
• Coordinate the acquisition, tagging, allocation, transfer, and disposal of assets.
• Monitor asset movement and ensure all transactions are properly authorised.
• Conduct regular asset counts and verification exercises.
• Maintain asset management systems and databases, ensuring data integrity and reliability.

Liabilities Management

• Perform continuous reviews and assessments of organisational liabilities.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and supporting schedules for liabilities recorded in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate records of leases, loans, and borrowings.
• Manage the organisation’s insurance portfolio, including claims administration and liaison with insurance service providers.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

Technical Knowledge

• Asset Register Administration
• Asset Valuation and Depreciation Principles
• Financial Reconciliation Processes
• Audit and Compliance Management
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• National Treasury Regulations
• Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards

Core Competencies

• Ethical Conduct and Professional Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Organisational and Record-Keeping Abilities
• Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills

Additional Information

• All appointments are subject to comprehensive background screening, including criminal record checks, credit verification, security clearance, qualification verification, citizenship confirmation, and competency assessments.
• NRWDI is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from persons living with disabilities.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.
• If no communication is received within four weeks after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.

Work Location

NRWDI Head Office
7 New Road, Glen Austin AH
Midrand, 1685

Application Deadline

22 June 2026 at 16:00

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