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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (DOT) VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (DOT)
Department of Transport is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Department of Transport is an equal opportunity employer and these posts will be filled in accordance with employment equity targets of the department.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the 159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4034 or email to: Recruitment@dot.gov.za. Note: email applications must be sent as one attachment to avoid non-delivery of the email and only quotes the name of the post you are applying for on the Subject Line as directed on the post note.
CLOSING DATE : 26 September 2025
NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by a completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable at). Applicants must fill in full new Z83 form part A, B, C, and D. A recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates). Applicants will submit certified copies of all qualifications and ID document on the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. All shortlisted candidates for will be subjected to undertake a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job; the logistics will be communicated to candidates prior to the interviews. Recommended candidates will also be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment after the interviews also take a note that National School of Governance (NGS) has introduce compulsory SMS pre-entry certificate with effect from 01 April 2020 as Minimum Entry Requirements for Senior Management Services (submitted prior to appointment) and can be accessed through the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate must disclose to the Director-General particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Director-General within three months from the date of assumption of duty. The successful candidate must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. An offer letter will only be issued to the successful candidate once the following has been verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates.
NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by a completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable at). Applicants must fill in full new Z83 form part A, B, C, and D. A recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates). Applicants will submit certified copies of all qualifications and ID document on the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. All shortlisted candidates for will be subjected to undertake a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job; the logistics will be communicated to candidates prior to the interviews. Recommended candidates will also be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment after the interviews also take a note that National School of Governance (NGS) has introduce compulsory SMS pre-entry certificate with effect from 01 April 2020 as Minimum Entry Requirements for Senior Management Services (submitted prior to appointment) and can be accessed through the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate must disclose to the Director-General particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Director-General within three months from the date of assumption of duty. The successful candidate must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. An offer letter will only be issued to the successful candidate once the following has been verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates.
OTHER POSTS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL SECURITY REF NO: DOT/HRM/2025/18
Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all inclusive
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Policing Management/ Security Risk Management/ Safety and Security Management Disciplines coupled with 3 years’ experience at a management or Assistant Director level in a security Management environment. State Security Agency Security Management Courses, Working knowledge of the MISS, MPSS and other applicable safety and security legislation, knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act and other Acts and Regulations governing the Public Sector, Advanced knowledge of crime investigations and security risk assessments, knowledge of OHS and its Regulations, Disaster Management Act, Fire Brigade Act and other relevant legislation, SANS Standards and Municipality by laws, Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (Ms. word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power Point), Analytical thinking and logic decision-making abilities, programme and project management skills, Good interpersonal relations and communication skills at all levels, conflict management skills, Problem solving and analysis skills, High level of honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Manage effective physical security policies and procedures, develop, implement and constantly evaluate physical security policies, procedures, plans and standards, develop, implement and manage an integrated and effective physical security measures, i.e., mechanical, electronic, procedural and manpower security measures, conduct physical security assessments, audits, and inspections, develop improvement plans for physical security, manage the contracted guarding security services, implement and evaluate compliance with security policies, procedures and plans, conduct regular physical security induction and awareness programmes, manage day-to-day physical security operations that include: access control, key control, control room operations, guarding and patrolling services, etc, Ensure effective functionality, management and maintenance of electronic security systems, develop and implement service and maintenance schedule for all security and fire safety equipment, inspect and conduct tests on security and fire equipment and initiate corrective actions, monitor and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreement (SLA) standards by services/systems providers, supervise all physical security systems implementation and projects, Provide security investigations services, develop security investigation procedures and standards, conduct investigations on all reported physical security breaches and incidents, provide comprehensive reports and recommendations on all cases investigated, develop and implement an incident-tracking database, develop proactive security measures to prevent and minimize security incidents and asset losses, Develop and implement effective emergency plan, conduct threat and risk assessments that can result in emergency situations, develop appropriate contingency plans and subject the same to evaluation and endorsement by relevant external government bodies, ensure appointment and training of contingency officials in their respective duties, effectively participate in Emergency Management Committee functions, effectively and regularly liaise with relevant external government bodies and professional organizations, review and practice contingency plans on an annual/bi-annual basis, Manage events security and special assignments for Department, constantly engage the various Branches and internal stakeholders to identify events that will be hosted by the Department, monitor a schedule of events to be hosted by the Department and submit appropriate Events Security Categorization applications in terms of Safety at Sports and Recreation Events Act, 2010. Collaborate with law enforcement and relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate Event Safety and Security Committee is established and Event Safety and Security Plan is developed and implemented, identify key safety and security issues that may threaten successful hosting of the Departmental events and develop and implement mitigation plans, develop and implement security plans for departmental special security assignments as may be required from time to time, Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate, provide supervisory leadership to subordinates, conduct informal and on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates to maximize their job knowledge and service delivery, facilitate training and empowerment of subordinates, manage performance of subordinates, provide inputs to the Directorate’s Business Plan, utilize and manage financial resources ( budget) effectively and efficiently, effective communication and document management system.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Dube Tel No: (012) 309 3882
NOTE : Candidates must quote name of the post for the above-mentioned position on the subject line when applying i.e., “Deputy Director: Physical Security: Corporate Services”
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION SECURITY REF NO: DOT/HRM/2025/19
Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all inclusive
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Security Risk Management/ Policing Management/ Corrections Management/ Education with 3 years’ experience at a management or Assistant Director level within the Security Management environment. Valid Security Clearance certificate issued by the State Security agency, State Security Agency Security Management Courses, South African Defence force or south African police service. Working knowledge of the MISS and other applicable safety and security legislation, Leadership and Management experience, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act and other Acts and Regulations governing the Public Sector, knowledge of the PFMA: Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (Ms. word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power Point), Analytical thinking and logic decision-making abilities, detection, analytical thinking, decision making and motivational abilities, effective communication skills at all levels, report writing and presentation skills, programme and project management skills, Good interpersonal relations and communication skills at all levels, conflict management skills, Problem solving and analysis skills, High level of honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Develop implement and manage an effective document classification and protection programme, develop, implement and constantly evaluate and review document security policies, procedures, plans and standards. Conduct security risk assessments and surveys to identify the different types of information contained in documents in the department. Determine, in consultation with the State Security Agency (SSA) the categories of information that should be classified, manage the register of the document classification register, conduct document security audits and inspections to determine whether sensitive documents have been properly classified, are properly stored and all office security requirements are adhered to. Investigate all incidents of document security breaches, and initiate appropriate corrective actions, ensure that document security breaches are reported to the SSA, formulate a document incident tracking data base, advise the DOT management and all the relevant stakeholders on document security. Develop, implement and ensure effective management of information communication and technology (ICT) security, Develop and implement the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) policy, Render ICT Security advisory to the department, in terms of developing and implementing strategies to classify information technology asset, Develop and implement IT assets protection measures, Manage the process of Information Security Systems Audit and penetration tests to be conducted SSA / COMSEC and ensure recommendations on findings are implemented, Ensure that all ICT assets are protected in accordance with IT governance and codes of good practice, Identify telephones and faxes that require encryption devices. Manage the speech and data encryption equipment supplied by COMSEC to the department, ensure that regular Technical Surveillance Counter Measures operations at strategic/sensitive areas are conducted, ensure that all incidents of ICT security breaches are investigated, and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Report the ICT security breaches to the SSA, and ensure the incident is recorded on database for record tracking. Manage ICT security report from Internal Audit, SSA, COMSEC and other Transport Agency, Ensure the users of encryption devices meet the COMSEC requirements. Develop, implement and manage educational security (security awareness, induction, briefing, etc), Develop a comprehensive educational security/awareness program iro document, personnel and ICT security, Manage the implementation of information security awareness and induction programmes, Constantly evaluate impact of and relevancy of educational programs, conduct research on new developments and ensure improvement, Determine and review the security training and awareness needs of personnel, contractors and consultants and arrange for such training, Ensure that personnel, contractors and consultants are trained and their security awareness enhanced in handling classified, personal and valuable information correctly, Regularly consult with the SSA to determine any new developments or changes in the security training and awareness fields, Ensure the users of encryption devices are trained on usage of the equipment, Provide document, ICT, personnel security advisory services to DoT agencies, transversal functions, events, etc. Partake in all departmental projects that have document, ICT or personnel security implications, Render security advisory services to DoT’s agencies iro above functions as may be necessary, Render above services to all national and international events organized by the department as assigned, Coordinate, in collaboration with SSA, all aspects of security accreditations in events organized by the department as assigned, Conduct informal and on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates to maximize their job knowledge and service delivery, Manage events security and special assignments for Department. Establish, implement and manage events safety and security policy that ensure compliance with legislation that governs events hosting requirements; Constantly engage the various Branches and internal stakeholders to identify events that will be hosted by the Department; Monitor a schedule of events to be hosted by the Department and submit appropriate Events Security Categorization applications in terms of Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, 2010; Collaborate with law enforcement and relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate Event Safety and Security Committee is established and Event Safety and Security Plan is developed and implemented; Identify key safety and security issues that may threaten successful hosting of the Departmental events and develop and implement mitigation plans; Develop and implement security plans for departmental special security assignments as may be required from time to time. Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate, Monitor activities of the sub-directorate. Facilitate training and empowerment of subordinates, manage performance of subordinates, provide inputs to the Directorate’s Business Plan, Provide inputs to the DOT’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Quarterly Reports, Effective communication and document management system.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R Masilela Tel No: (012) 309 3767
NOTE : Candidates must quote name of the post for the above-mentioned position on the subject line when applying i.e., “Deputy Director: Information Security: Corporate Services”
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT SECURITY AND EVENTS COORDINATION REF NO: DOT/HRM/2025/20
Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all inclusive
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Security Risk Management / Policing Management / Corrections Management / Social Sciences with 3 years’ experience at a management or Assistant Director level within the security management environment. Security Vetting Course as offered by: State Security Agency/ South African Defence Force or South African Police Service, Valid Security Clearance Certificate, knowledge of the MISS and other relevant security directives, legislation and regulations, Leadership and management experience, knowledge in PFMA; Skills and Competencies: effective communication skills at all levels, report writing and presentation skills, planning, organizational skills, relationship and conflict management skills, detection, analytical thinking, decision-making and motivational abilities, high level of honesty and integrity, analysis of information, listening and interviewing skills, computer literacy, compilation of management reports, , power-point Presentation Skills, mentoring and Coaching skills.
DUTIES : Manage transport–sector intergovernmental security committee and coordinate implementation of transport safety, security and stability goals outlined in National Security Strategy, Coordinate the implementation of transport activities outlined and emanating from National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Joint Operations and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS); Represent the department on inter-governmental special operations sanctioned by NATJOINTS; Participate in relevant transport sector inter-governmental committees and ensure that safety, security and stability issues affecting the department are appropriately addressed; Coordinate the Transport Security Coordinating Committee activities and provide administrative support; Coordinate tasks allocated to Transport Security Coordinating Committee members and provide support in executing their tasks where necessary. Manage events security and special assignments for the Department, Establish, implement and manage events safety and security policy that ensure compliance with legislation that governs events hosting requirements; Constantly engage the various Branches and internal stakeholders to identify events that will be hosted by the Department; Monitor a schedule of events to be hosted by the Department and submit appropriate Events Security Categorization applications in terms of Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, 2010; Collaborate with law enforcement and relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate Event Safety and Security Committee is established and Event Safety and Security Plan is developed and implemented; Identify key safety and security issues that may threaten successful hosting of the Departmental events and develop and implement mitigation plans; Develop and implement security plans for departmental special security assignments as may be required from time to time. Manage the administration and management of vetting fieldwork processes, Establish and develop systems and processes that will ensure compliance in relation to the relevant legislation. Manage the vetting fieldwork unit in accordance with the National Vetting Strategy, Manage the Security Vetting Adjudication System (SVAS) and Security Vetting Information System (SVIS) to comply with the vetting fieldwork investigations' requirements. Coordinate, prioritize and monitor vetting files, Conduct quality control on all vetting investigation files. Provide feedback and identify gaps in the investigations and refer back to vetting officers for follow up. Submit vetting investigations report and files to State Security Agency (SSA) for polygraph examination, evaluation and the issuance of security clearances. Receive security clearance outcomes from SSA and sign them off for issuance to respective officials/ applicants. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Liaise with SSA, Defence, Home Affairs, SAPS and other stakeholders for advice in the enhancement of vetting processes within the NDOT. Make follow-up enquiries with SSA regarding the progress of vetting files submitted. Refer SSA recommendations to Employee Health and Wellness for intervention. Provide feedback to DoT officials on the progress of their vetting applications. Initiate research and benchmarking for the Improvement of Internal Processes, Draft submissions to the DG regarding security clearance' denials, Provide personnel security advisory services to NDoT agencies, transversal functions, events, etc. Participate and interact with other government departments regarding benchmarking exercises, training, workshops and meetings. Develop and implement effective personnel security, i.e. security screening and vetting process, Develop and implement vetting and screening security policies, procedures and standards. Develop a strategy to Identify all positions that require to be vetted and appropriate security clearance levels. Provide departmental-wide advice on personnel security matters. Develop and implement vetting and security screening strategies and plans, Manage the vetting and pre-employment screening reports from State Security Agency, ensure that all new employees are subjected to pre-employment security screening prior appointment. Ensure that all service providers are subjected to security screening process prior/during contracting. Manage the resources of the sub-directorate, Manage the vetting fieldwork investigations of officials within the department by ensuring that files are allocated timeously to vetting officers, Compile and submit the, completed vetting files to SSA in the prescribed format, coordinate resources to ensure the proper functioning of the vetting fieldwork unit. Participate in projects and task teams dealing with vetting matters. Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for vetting field-workers. Monitor the proper utilization of equipment and the budget allocated for vetting fieldwork, mentor and coach the vetting fieldworkers in the section, administer the performance management development system within the Sub-directorate. Develop appropriate tactical/operational plans and strategies aligned to the Directorates strategies, plans and objectives. Provide effective HR and labour-related administrative functions. Utilize and manage financial resources (budget) effectively and efficiently. Provide leadership to subordinates. Conduct informal and on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates to maximize their job knowledge and service delivery. Develop business plan Report on Sub-directorate’s progress (quarterly report and annual reports), Manage and monitor the vetting database. Analyse all security risks relating to all pre-screening results and vetting results and initiate appropriate actions and recommendations. Liaise with HR and Supply Chain Management in relation with the screening of Companies and DoT employees.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R Masilela Tel No: (012) 309 3767
NOTE : Candidates must quote name of the post for the above-mentioned position on the subject line when applying i.e., “Deputy Director: Information Security: Corporate Services”
SECURITY OFFICER: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: DOT/HRM/2025/21
Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12, Grade “C” PSIRA accredited certificate, one-year experience within the security industry. A National Certificate in Security Management is an added advantage, Knowledge of Control of Access to Public premises and Vehicle Act and other relevant legislations; Knowledge and skills: Good planning, organizing and coordinating skills; Good communication and interpersonal skills; computer literacy, ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Render access control services, administer access control to all employees and visitors and ensure that all aspects of access control are complied with, issue access control permits and receive same on departure, ensure that all visitors are fetched from reception/access control point and escorted throughout building by hosts, subject employees and visitors to walkthrough detection systems and ensure that weapons and unauthorized articles are not taken into the building, ensure that private firearms are locked in appropriate firearms safe facility, place baggage to X-ray examination and ensure that all unauthorised items/article detected are prevented from entering the premises, ensure that all private property brought into the building are declared in the appropriate registers, ensure that all assets removed from the premises are accompanied by appropriate asset removal permits, provide statistical reports in respect of access control administration, Provide effective control room operations and electronic security systems monitoring, monitor all electronic security systems at control room, check for the operation of all electronic systems during one’s shifts, dispatch patrolling security officers to respond to detected security breaches and irregularities, record all security breaches detected and actions initiated, test all fire equipment and two-way communications on the commencement and termination of one's shift regularly, serve as a centre of communication for the security department by receiving, recording, and ensuring response to all internal and external requests/complaints, ensure that all fire detection and monitoring equipment are working and regular serviced, in case of emergency, set the access control doors on emergency mode, verify location of employees in the building through access control system and carry out any other duties as may be instructed, ensure that the control room serves as the integral part of the operational security, activate Armed Response in case of duress situations, provide statistical reports with regard to control room operations, provide general guarding and patrolling security services, conduct inspections inside and outside the building and record all security breaches and irregularities discovered, conduct office inspections to check compliance with office security, remove all vulnerable assets abandoned in risky areas and safely keep them in safe custody, check perimeter fence and electronic security systems deployed around the building on commencement and termination of one’s shift, conduct vehicular searches where appropriate and necessary, during emergency situations or evacuation drills, provide security services as may be necessary, conduct escort duties as may be necessary, conduct inspections on all fire equipment and OHS related risks and hazards, provide Guarding during external & internal events, monitor, report and investigate security breaches, report all security breaches, monitor, record and investigate all incidents, provide assistance during events.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Dube Tel No: (012) 309 3882
NOTE : Candidates must quote name of the post for the above-mentioned position on the subject line when applying i.e., “Security Officer: Corporate Services”