Assets Administrator at GPAA

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the GPAA e-Recruitment portal.

Closing Date: 03 July 2026 at 12:00 PM (Midday)

Late applications will not be accepted.

Important Information for Applicants

Applicants should carefully read the disclaimer attached to each advertised position. As of 19 June 2026, the GPAA has implemented a fully electronic recruitment system, and only online applications submitted through the e-Recruitment platform will be considered.

Candidates are required to register and complete their online profiles, which serve as the equivalent of the approved Z83 application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all profile information is accurate and complete, as incomplete applications may be disqualified in line with DPSA guidelines.

Applicants must upload supporting documents, including:

National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent qualifications.
Identity document.
Other relevant qualifications and supporting documentation.

Certification of documents is not required at the application stage but will be requested before interviews.

Shortlisted candidates must be available for either virtual or face-to-face panel interviews as scheduled by the GPAA.

All shortlisted candidates, including those applying for Senior Management Service (SMS) positions, will be required to complete:

A practical assessment to evaluate technical and generic competencies.
An integrity assessment focusing on ethical conduct.

The GPAA does not permit the unauthorised use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during recruitment assessments. Candidates found using AI-generated responses without acknowledging the source may be disqualified.

For SMS appointments, successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme offered by the National School of Government is compulsory before appointment. Certain SMS candidates may also be required to undergo psychometric assessments.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to comprehensive pre-employment screening processes, including:

Security clearance and vetting.
Qualification and educational verification.
Citizenship verification.
Financial and asset record checks.
Previous employment verification.
Criminal record checks.

Applicants must comply with vetting requirements in accordance with the Minimum Information Security Standards and relevant DPSA directives.

By submitting an application, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information for human resource management purposes. Applicants with foreign qualifications, including O-Level and A-Level certificates, are responsible for obtaining a SAQA evaluation at their own expense.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within three months of appointment. Appointments exceeding twelve months will be subject to a twelve-month probation period, excluding approved leave, as prescribed by Public Service Regulations.

Application status updates will be available on the e-Recruitment system. Applicants who have not received feedback within six months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The GPAA is committed to promoting representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability through its Employment Equity Plan. The Agency reserves the right not to fill, withdraw, place on hold, or re-advertise any vacancy. GPAA complies fully with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Administrator: Assets

Reference Number: ADMIN/ASSETS/2026/06-1P

Directorate: Management Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Position

To provide administrative support to the Asset Management Section and assist in the effective management, control, and maintenance of organisational assets.

Salary

R280 278 per annum (Salary Level 06)

Location

Pretoria

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
One to two years of relevant experience.
A National Diploma or Degree (minimum 360 credits) in Finance or Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge Requirements

Asset management administration.
Project management principles.
Financial administration.
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP).
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Corporate governance principles.

Required Skills and Competencies

Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Customer service and relationship management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Reliability and integrity.
Customer-focused approach.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Outgoing and professional demeanour.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Registration and Tracking

Assign barcodes to assets for identification and control purposes.
Update and maintain the asset register.
Capture new asset acquisitions, movements, locations, and custodians on the system.

Asset Verification and Condition Assessments

Conduct physical asset verification exercises.
Ensure sub-asset registers are signed by responsible officials.
Assess and record the condition of assets.

Asset Disposal Administration

Record obsolete, redundant, and unserviceable assets.
Facilitate disposal processes approved by the Asset Disposal Committee.
Update disposal records and asset registers accordingly.

Asset Depreciation and Reconciliation

Process monthly asset depreciation calculations.
Prepare monthly reconciliations relating to assets.

General Administrative Support

Maintain filing systems for correspondence, reports, and documentation.
Generate and update sub-asset registers and asset records.
Draft and type routine correspondence and reports.
Complete relevant administrative forms and documentation.
Procure stationery and office equipment for the section.

Enquiries

Contact Person: Mapule Mahlangu

Telephone: (012) 399 2639

Email: Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za