Senior Asset Control Officer

To apply, check the email at the end of the post and all the best with your applications

The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority
(merSETA,) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act
(Act No. 97 of 1998) Registration Number 17/merSETA, /01/04/20 to facilitate skills
development for the Metal and Engineering, Motor Retail and Components Manufacturing,
Automobile Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing and New Tyre Manufacturing Sectors
Automotive Components Manufacturing Chamber.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT

We have excellent opportunities for the following professionals to join the Corporate Services Division.

Senior Asset Control Officer (C3)
Reference Number: SACO/HO/08/07/26
Salary level: R43 310,88 per month
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: UNTIL 31 MARCH 2027
HEAD OFFICE

Purpose: The position will be responsible for implementing comprehensive asset management
improvements, including system upgrades, policy enhancements, and the resolution of historical asset
register discrepancies, in alignment with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities:

• Support the Office Services Manager and Specialist Asset Management in conducting comprehensive
  assessments of all existing property and equipment assets and verifying the accuracy of current
  asset records.
• Collaborate with Finance, ICT, and Supply Chain units to ensure effective interlink and
  coordination of asset management processes across divisions.
• Assist in identifying and implementing improvements to current asset management systems, tools,
  controls, and protocols to address identified gaps and weaknesses.
• Work with the Manager: Office Services to develop and implement enhanced internal control
  systems for property and equipment management.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training programs for Office Services and Asset
  Management staff, as well as merSETA employees, to ensure common understanding of updated
  Property and Equipment Management procedures and protocols.
• Support the quality control process for Asset Management data in the Asset Register by reviewing
  and analysing reports, and identifying life-cycle events and discrepancies.
• Collaborate in the implementation of robust asset tagging and tracking systems (e.g., barcodes,
  RFID) for efficient asset tracking and regular record updates.

Qualifications

• A 3-year Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF
  Level 7 qualification that matches a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas
  ➢ Facilities Management
  ➢ Finance or related field

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in asset management preferably in a financial or organizational setting with
  responsibility for managing fixed asset registers and compliance.

Computer Literacy:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge, and Skills

• Knowledge of all applicable legislations
• Project Management Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Writing and reporting Skills
• Relationship Management Skills
• Attention to Detail Skills

Offer
The merSETA, offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse
team. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your
application for consideration.

CLOSING DATE: 08 July 2026

The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative
Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan. To apply for this
opportunity, submit a fully completed merSETA Job Application Form, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, clearly
quoting the Reference Number only as a subject in the email:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. You should not be contacted within 2 months after
the closing date, please know that your application was not successful.

The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: All applications that do not submit a fully completed merSETA Job Application
Form and do not quote the correct reference number in the subject line will be
automatically disqualified.

Applicants are required to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when
submitting their applications.

We wish you all the best with your applications