Apply for Sefako Makgatho General Assistant x2
Job Position: General Assistant
Location: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
Reference No: Ref: 57/2025/NGM/P16
Job Description
The University is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual who will be responsible for physically move the assets and accurately record them within the institution.
The incumbent reports to the Head: Assets and must meet the requirements, competencies, and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below:
Key Performance Responsibilities
- Overseeing the tracking and physical movement of assets to ensure that they are correctly allocated, transferred and stored according to institutional policies and operational needs.
- Maintaining accurate records of asset locations, conditions and movement by regularly updating the asset database and ensuring all changes are properly documented to prevent misplacement or loss.
- Coordinate regular asset inventories by planning and executing asset verification exercises, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring timely updates to the asset management system for accurate reporting.
- Implementing and enforcing asset management policies and procedures by educating relevant stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices for asset handling, maintenance and record keeping.
- Working closely with various departments to assess their asset needs, facilitate proper allocation, and ensure optimal utilization of resources while addressing any asset-related concerns
- Ensuring compliance with safety protocols in asset handling by monitoring asset storage, transportation, and use, minimizing risks related to damage, unauthorized access, or occupational hazards.
- Supporting audits and reconciliations of asset records by assisting internal and external auditors in verifying asset listings, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring all assets are accounted for according to institutional policy and procedures
- Ensure compliance with the University’s health and safety policy and procedures.
- Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve Institutional culture
- Perform any other official duties as directed by the Line Manager
Requirements
- Grade 12
- At least two (2) years of working experience within a University environment
- Computer literacy
- A valid South African Driver’s Licence with a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- A valid Forklift license
- Must be willing to carry out tasks outside normal working hours
Skills And Competencies
- Technical/ professional knowledge and skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Contributing to team success
- Initiating action
- Client focus
- Managing work (including time management)
- Interpersonal skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Safety awareness
See below for how to apply for Sefako Makgatho General Assistant x2
Note: Applications from Employment Agency will not be considered.
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Ms NG Motsamai, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204.
The applications may be posted OR hand delivered to (place in the application box): Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 68, MEDUNSA, 0204.
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