City of Johannesburg : Internships Asset Management (Finance / Accounting Graduates)

Company : City of Johannesburg
Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing date: 11 March 2025

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Finance Department is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Interships will run for a a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.

Position Title: Asset Management Internship

Department: Group Finance

Reference No / Circular: 005/2025

Duration: 18 Months contract

Stipend: R9 960,45 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)

Location: 61 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein

Primary Function: Monitor procurement of assets of various regions by ensuring that there is a transparent system of procuring goods and service in line with Council procurement procedures. Compile maintain, reconcile and verify the accuracy of computerized assets register as per Assets management control procedures.

Responsibilities:

• All new assets procured need to follow a capitalization process whereby they are captured and updated in the SAP assets register;
• Assist in ensuring the effective management of accounts and processes of the department.
• Review and monitor that the City of Joburg’s control policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure that Group Finance assets claims are properly submitted and managed;
• Enduring that goods and /service are procured in accordance with a system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective;
• Reduce the risk that the department may be exposed to through ineffective internal controls;
• Coordinate special project for Group Finance department;
• Manage the human resource and administration personnel of sub directorate to deliver comprehensive HR and Admin services;
• Provide and keep accurate records within and keep Information for the department and to have standardized work procedures;

Requirements:

National Diploma / Degree (NQF level 6 or higher) in:

• Finance
• Accounting
• or related Field

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel);
• Good Communication Skills;
• Project management skills;
• Financial Management skills;
• Time Management skills.
• Knowledge of MFMA;
• Knowledge of Assets Management Policies.
• Knowledge of Business Process and GRAP.
• Attention to detail and pride in accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and to enjoy working as a member of a team;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.