الوصف الوظيفي
REF: NO/FIN/FAO/08/04/2026
FIXED ASSETS OFFICER
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
NATIONAL OFFICE – BRAAMFONTEIN (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 17 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.
KEY OUTPUTS
• Safeguard fixed assets by always having an audit trail, identifying the location of fixed assets at all times by ensuring that the Fixed Assets Register reflects all assets actually on hand.
• Ensure safeguarding and maintenance of fixed assets movements, by accurately recording all movements and replacement dates.
• Capture acquisitions accurately and timeously as per standard operating procedures.
• Conduct physical verifications and numbering of fixed assets and certify that it corresponds with the Fixed Assets Register.
• Reconcile the fixed assets and the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Accurately perform the correct accounting of depreciation of fixed assets and accurate accounting of wear and tear of fixed assets for tax purposes.
• Capture all disposals timeously and accurately.
• Transfer of fixed assets to be conducted in line with Legal Aid SA’s procedures.
• Process and submit all insurance claims timeously.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
• A recognised Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant work experience within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of Fixed Assets Management and how to perform these functions within a matrix business environment:
• Functional ability in utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
• Effective working relationship with Supervisor, Manager and within the Finance Department and across all departments.
• Excellent analytical skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
• Service excellence imperative.
• Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
BASIC SALARY: Level 7 (R325,101.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 14 April 2026, quoting the reference number NO/FIN/FAO/08/04/2026 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
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Enquiries to Morwesi Tsotetsi, Tel: 011 877 2000
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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