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Job Overview
Employer: Agricultural Research Council
Division: ARC – Grain Crops (ARC-GC)
Position: Asset Admin Officer
Location: Potchefstroom
Reference Number: ARC-GC 71
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Office Support
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Closing Date: 01 April 2026
Role Summary
The ARC-Grain Crops division is seeking a detail-oriented Asset Admin Officer responsible for managing, verifying, and safeguarding organizational assets while ensuring compliance with asset management policies and audit standards.
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Key Responsibilities
Asset Management and Control
- Maintain records of quarterly asset counts and newly acquired assets
- Manage asset verification processes and movement registers
- Ensure accurate and updated fixed asset register
- Reconcile inventory control sheets with asset registers
Monitoring and Reporting
- Conduct monthly asset spot checks and ongoing verification
- Identify obsolete, damaged, or redundant assets for disposal
- Assist with audit queries and asset reporting
- Prepare quarterly and annual asset disclosure notes
Compliance and Administration
- Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies and asset management plans
- Maintain proper filing and secure storage of asset documentation
Health and Safety (OHS)
- Conduct regular inspections of buildings and assets
- Monitor occupational health and safety compliance
- Follow up on OHS decisions and ensure implementation
- Ensure safety of all assets on a monthly basis
Minimum Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Accounting or Mathematics
- At least 1 year relevant experience in administration or asset management
- Knowledge of administrative processes and asset control systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s licence
Employment Conditions
- Appointment subject to security clearance and competency assessments
- Six-month probation period applies
- Preference given in line with Employment Equity Plan
- Foreign qualifications must include SAQA evaluation
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV with at least three contactable referees
- Certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents
- Copy of driver’s licence
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If no response is received within four weeks after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.
Enquiries: Mr B Gwangqa – Tel: (012) 427 9700