Finance · Circular 24 of 2026

Deputy Director: Asset Management and Disposal

Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

Overview

Deputy Director needed to manage physical asset management, inventory control, compliance and policy development at the Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.

Requirements

  • An appropriate three-year National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, or Cost and Management Accounting, at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in a Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, or Inventory Control environment.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Skills, Training And Competencies: The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures, Asset management, inventory control, reconciliation and disposal processes, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and its Regulations, Treasury Regulations and relevant Treasury Practice Notes, SCM delegations, disposal processes and SCM Practice Notes, Hardcat System and BAS, Supply Chain Management systems, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Human Resource practices, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act and Service Delivery Frameworks.
  • Skills such as People management skills Communication skills (verbal and written), presentation skills, report writing, Language skills, Listening skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal relations, Computer skills, Strategic Planning skills, Organisational skills, Research skills, Analytical skills, Leadership skills, Financial Management Skills, Time Management, Report Writing skills, Problem Solving skills, Conflict Management skills, Change Management skills, Project Management skills, Planning and Organizing skills, facilitation skills, and decision-making skills.
  • Attributes such as integrity, respect, honesty, teamwork, vision, transparency, commitment, and confidentiality.

Duties

  • Manage the Physical Asset Management;
  • Ensure efficient and effective Asset and Inventory Control and Systems Management;
  • Manage Asset Planning, Reporting and Compliance;
  • Develop and implement policies, strategies, frameworks and plans;
  • Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, OR hand delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa.

Enquiries: Mr. K Mthethwa at 064 7579122

Notes

NB: All the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which are African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male, And People with Disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. All attachments for Email applications must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicating the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) list at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: Either through the online e-recruitment system, emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hard-copy application as directed. Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for the non-collection of those applications. The appointment is subject to a positive outcome from the State Security Agency and to the following checks (security clearance, qualifications, citizenship, and previous employment verifications). The Department will conduct reference checks with the HR of the current and/or previous employer(s) apart from the referees listed. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Before the appointment for SMS positions, the appointee will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific training program applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS. The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry, and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the Department is not in a position to cover any travel and subsistence costs associated with recruitment processes.). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. To applicants: The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998. The Department reserves the right not to make these appointments. All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the abovementioned posts at any time before an appointment. All applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment form (Z83), which became effective from the 1st of January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. The form must be completed in full, and the application form should be initiated, signed, and dated. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Shortlisted candidates must submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. Should an applicant have a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency test/technical exercise. OTHER POSTS

Post 24/174, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs by 24 July 2026 (at 16h00), quoting reference DD- AMD 01/JULY 2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 p/a · Level 11
Closing date
24 July 2026 (at 16h00)
Reference
DD- AMD 01/JULY 2026
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.