Accountant: Asset Management – 29 September 2026

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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is a regulatory authority established as
a juristic person in terms of section 3 of the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004 (Act No. 40 of
2004). NERSA’s mandate is to regulate the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipeline
industries in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006), the Gas Act, 2001
(Act No. 48 of 2001) and the Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003). The structure
of the Energy Regulator consists of nine members, five of whom are part time and four, full time,
including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Energy Regulator is supported by a secretariat
under the direction of the CEO. NERSA wishes to recruit personnel with appropriate
competencies in the following areas:

Accountant: Asset Management
Department: Financial Management and Governance
Salary package: R652 858.00 – R939 971.00 per annum (CTC)
Reference: HR11/26

Requirements: * A Bachelor’s Degree / B Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)
Accounting Science (BCompt) as recognized by SAQA * Minimum Four (4) years relevant
working experience in Financial Accounting as well as Asset Management.

The candidate must be competent in the following: * As per National Treasury Training
Requirements * Sound Knowledge of PFMA * GRAP /IFRS * Analytical Skills * Project
Management Skills * Process Driven * Attention to detail * Communication (Written and Verbal)
Skills * Service Delivery Skills * Report Writing Skills * Presentation Skills.

Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Department: Financial Management and Governance, the
incumbent will render management, maintenance and safeguarding of assets and support to the
Head of the Department.

Key responsibilities: The successful incumbent will be responsible for: ASSETS
MANAGEMENT: – New acquisition of assets (barcode & capture on Fixed Asset Register) *
Movement of assets (update the Fixed Asset Register with approved movement forms) *
Physical verification of all NERSA assets and ensure the inventory lists signed off by all users *
Monthly reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register to the General Ledger* Monthly depreciation
Calculation * Disposal of assets * Ensure audit readiness for Assets * Management of the
internal and external transfer of assets * Maintenance of the Asset Register and Inventory List *
Resolving all queries and issues relating to assets * Reporting on assets * Coordinate the
Insurance process * DEBTORS FUNCTIONS: – Ensuring that all debtors are invoiced timeously

• Follow up on accounts debtors * Processing interest on overdue accounts *OTHER
  FUNCTIONS: – Assist with the payment process * Tracking the policies and procedures for FAD
  for review and updates * Assist with the development and review of all Finance procedure
  manuals * Assist with the identification of key financial risks and developing appropriate internal
  controls to mitigate identified risks * Conducting random compliance spot checks to ensure
  adherence to the system of Internal Controls * Assist with co-ordination of both the Internal and
  External Audit Processes * Assist in any tasks requested by HOD.

CLOSING DATE: 02 October 2026

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the
organisation.

Interested persons can send a comprehensive CV to applications@nersa.org.za or to the
National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Human Resources Division, PO Box 40343, Arcadia,
Pretoria, 0007, for the attention of Ms Elizabeth Duma.

NB: Applications received from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Appointment will be subject to positive pre-employment checks and security clearance.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from NERSA within
three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

We wish you all the best with your applications