Assistant Officer Job Vacancy at University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa

 Job Title: Assistant Officer

S1205-049: Assistant Officer

Faculty/Dept: Operations

Type: Support

Description:


Department of Finance
Assistant Officer – Ref.: S1205-049

Duties and responsibilities:

Liaise with departments on asset management.
Handle physical asset intakes on all premises of the University.
Update the asset system with the information gathered during physical intakes.
Maintenance and follow-ups on asset intake controls.
Updating of the university premises.
Perform follow-up tasks related to appointments, transfers and resignations of personnel members.
Perform follow-up tasks related to validity reports.
Perform account reconciliations and follow-ups thereof.

Inherent requirements:

Grade 12 with subjects in accountancy/equivalent qualification.
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and knowledge in the use of e-mail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the parallel-medium and multicultural working environment of the University.
Ability to work accurate and systematic.
Valid driver's license.
Be willing to travel and sleep over.

Recommendations:

Relevant post school qualification.
Relevant work experience in an asset environment.
Ability to apply problem solving skills.
Own transport.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
13 June 2012

Salary:
The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9329/9339.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.


How to apply:
Please send your application to the Human Resources Department, University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Room 265, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300. Please note that applications may not be sent via fax or e-mail. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

A detailed curriculum vitae
An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
Full details of three referees
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of identity document (ID)

Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.


Deadline:13th June 2012