administration clerk: movable assets, Ref No. DOT 18/2026

Apply for administration clerk: movable assets at department of department of transport. Closing date 2026-03-20.

Job Summary

Department: department of transport

Directorate: asset management

Province: kwazulu natal

Reference: DOT 18/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-20

Salary: R228,321

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 5

Centre: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg

Minimum Qualification

Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4

Experience Required

0-1 years (Entry Level) in Asset Management / Supply Chain

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Basic understanding of Asset Management principles and life cycles
  • Proficiency in data entry and the use of the Fixed Asset Register (FAR)
  • Foundational knowledge of the Basic Accounting System (BAS)
  • Strong organizational and physical verification skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply Departmental Asset Policies
  • Basic numeric and reconciliation skills
  • Reliability and attention to detail in record-keeping
  • Ability to work independently during field verifications

Requirements

  • Entry Level
  • Knowledge of basic asset management
  • Valid Code B Driver's License

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Reconcile Departmental Movable Assets with the Basic Accounting System (BAS) to ensure financial alignment
  • Capture all movements, transfers, and new acquisitions of Movable Assets into the Fixed Asset Register (FAR)
  • Conduct physical verification of Departmental Movable Assets in accordance with official Departmental Policy
  • Identify and facilitate the disposal of obsolete, redundant, or unserviceable Movable Assets
  • Process and render administrative documentation related to asset theft and losses
  • Ensure all assets are correctly barcoded and tracked within the provincial system
  • Assist in the preparation of asset management reports for audit purposes

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R228321 per annum (level 05)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr S Tom Tel No: 033 - 355 8643

Reference No:

DOT 18/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: DOT 18/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

For job applications in South Africa, you can easily access the official Z83 form in two convenient ways: Download Z83 (PDF) for a ready-to-use version, or choose the Editable New Z83 Form to complete online before printing. Both options ensure compliance with government requirements and save time during the application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Asset Clerks are frequently required to travel to various district offices, depots, and stations across the province to perform physical asset verifications and tag new equipment.
Movable assets include items like office furniture, computers, laptops, specialized tools, and machinery that are not permanently attached to land or buildings.
Shortlisted candidates will likely be tested on their ability to perform a reconciliation between an asset list and a financial system (BAS) or demonstrate how to correctly update a Fixed Asset Register.

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