{"id":31386,"date":"2026-03-06T12:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/consultant-asset-management-hardware-fixed-term-contract-consultant-asset-management-software-fixed-term-contract\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T00:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T00:24:17","slug":"consultant-asset-management-hardware-fixed-term-contract-consultant-asset-management-software-fixed-term-contract","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31386","title":{"rendered":"Consultant: Asset Management &#8211; Hardware (Fixed Term Contract) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Consultant: Asset Management &#8211; Software (Fixed Term Contract) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Analyst: Business Systems (Fixed Term Contract) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Risk Practitioner \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Risk Analyst \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Specialist Database Administrator (Fixed Term Contract \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Test Analyst \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Analyst: Business Systems (SAP HCM) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Software Tester \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Specialist: Audit (STCC: Illicit Economy Unit &#8211; Tax) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Auditor II (STCC: Illicit Economy Unit-Tax) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Specialist: SAP Development &amp; Integration (Fixed Term Contract)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Purpose<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure adherence to policies by maintaining and monitoring organisational assets in accordance with SARS policies and procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Education and Experience<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Qualification &amp; Experience Required<\/p>\n<p>\tRelevant Bachelor&#8217;s Degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in IT\/ Finance AND 5-7 years&#8217; IT Infrastructure Asset management experience, of which 2-3 years at technical skilled level<\/p>\n<p>ALTERNATIVE<\/p>\n<p>\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4), ITIL certification AND 10 years experience in IT Infrastructure Asset Management, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Functional Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tHardware Asset Management experience- Understanding of policies and regulations governing IT Infrastructure Assets.<br \/>\n\tAsset Tracking and Management- Proficiency in using Discovery tools and Microsoft PowerBI dashboards to manage hardware inventory.<br \/>\n\tAudits: Ability to perform asset verification to maintain accurate records of IT Infrastructure Assets.<br \/>\n\tCompliance Management: Practical knowledge of disposal processes to ensure compliance to manufacturers regulations.<br \/>\n\tTechnical Proficiency: Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, including operating systems and network configurations.<br \/>\n\tData Analysis and Reporting \u2013 Ability to analyse asset lifecycle data (covering procurement, ownership, location changes, disposal etc.) to identify trends, optimize asset utilization, and reduce total cost of ownership. Skilled in creating reports and dashboards that clearly communicate asset status, movement history, financial value, and compliance with organizational policies.<\/p>\n<p>Job Outputs:<\/p>\n<p>Process<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible for the daily and long-term strategic management of IT Infrastructure hardware assets.<br \/>\n\tProvide financial expertise within the IT environment to assist technical teams in managing IT Infrastructure assets.<br \/>\n\tProvide financial expertise to SARS personnel responsible for procurement of IT Infrastructure Assets<br \/>\n\tManage the IT Infrastructure asset register ensuring that the asset register is continuously updated to reflect movement of assets in order to provide accurate input into SARS Financial statements.<br \/>\n\tAccumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities.<br \/>\n\tApply discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions.<br \/>\n\tEnsure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.<br \/>\n\tEnsure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement.<br \/>\n\tImplement change &amp; provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself &amp; new requirements as a result of the change.<br \/>\n\tLink and communicate unit&#8217;s objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.<br \/>\n\tManage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs and standards.<br \/>\n\tPlan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals.<br \/>\n\tProvide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.<br \/>\n\tApply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles in order to attain set goals and objectives for area of accountability.<br \/>\n\tFrequently report on progress of unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts.<br \/>\n\tBe observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.<br \/>\n\tIdentify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.<br \/>\n\tPlan and organise own work tasks within specific guidelines given in the said area of work.<br \/>\n\tConduct verification processes to ensure that SARS fixed asset register is complete and updated.<br \/>\n\tPlan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.<br \/>\n\tProvide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.<br \/>\n\tInitiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.<br \/>\n\tApply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.<br \/>\n\tCommunication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.<br \/>\n\tCorrectly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.<br \/>\n\tDraw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.<br \/>\n\tAccumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Governance<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsuring that IT Infrastructure 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expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n<p>\tHonesty and Integrity<br \/>\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis<br \/>\n\tFairness and Transparency<br \/>\n\tAnalytical Thinking<br \/>\n\tConceptual Ability<br \/>\n\tBuilding Sustainability<\/p>\n<p>Technical competencies<\/p>\n<p>\tReporting<br \/>\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures<br \/>\n\tFinancial Analysis and Reporting<br \/>\n\tFinancial Administration<br \/>\n\tAnalysis and Interpretation of Financial Systems<br \/>\n\tAsset Management<br \/>\n\tQuery Resolution<br \/>\n\tFinancial Controls<\/p>\n<p>Deadline:9th March,2026<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website (  ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"The South African Revenue Service 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