Senior Administration Clerk: Assets Management South African National Biodiversity Institute

Senior Administration Clerk: Assets Management
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract
Closing Date 20 November 2026

Job Details

Division
Supply Chain and Asset Management
Business Unit
Asset Management
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Government Administration
Job functional area
Supply Chain
Contract term
36 Months

Job Description

Reference Number: AFIN/004/2026

SANBI offers a basic annual salary of R280 278.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self‑motivated individual to accurately account, report, control and safeguard SANBI's fixed assets in line with the financial management systems, Public Management Finance Act requirements and corporate governance practices.

This position requires a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field, OR a National Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 with 3 years' work experience in the relevant field. An undergraduate qualification in Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent qualification with NQF 7 will be an added advantage.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: extensive knowledge of asset management; Sage and Instrument Asset Management Systems (IAMS); willingness to travel nationally; Some experience in customer service would be an advantage. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice and Financial report writing; advanced planning, organizing, and problem‑solving skills; excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; report writing skills, people management skills, excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms. Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook) will be advantageous. The possession of a valid driver's license with at least one year of practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

Ensure efficient asset management within SANBI;
Manage risk and ensure compliance to good governance standards; and
Provide general ledger and assets register reconciliations.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Senior Administration Clerk: Assets Management
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract
Closing Date 20 November 2026

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