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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
Department of Transport is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the department in achieving its Employment Equity targets at these specific levels in terms of the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, therefore White male / female, Coloured male/ female, Indian male / female and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 October 2022
NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable at www.gov.za). Applicants must fill in full new Z83 form part A, B, C, D and F. A recent updated comprehensive CV ONLY (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 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 new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable at www.gov.za). Applicants must fill in full new Z83 form part A, B, C, D and F. A recent updated comprehensive CV ONLY (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 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR: OCEANS ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOT/HRM/2022/92)
(Branch: Maritime Transport)
(Chief Directorate: Maritime Infrastructure & Industry Development)
(Directorate: Oceans Economy Development)
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13) (All Inclusive Salary Package) of which 30% can be structured according to individual needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 in Maritime studies, Transport Economics or Freight Logistics as recognized by SAQA and SMS pre entry certificate with five (5) years’ relevant experience at Senior Management / Middle Management level in the maritime industry / Logistics and freight industry. Note:The following will serve as a recommendation: Above average understanding of management in the maritime transport sector. A strategic thinker who is able to work with individuals and teams at both executive and operational level. Sound knowledge of the Public Administration regulations and procedures, knowledge of South African Maritime Transport environment, strong background in Project Management, knowledge of Operation Phakisa/Ocean Economy, strong presentation skills, knowledge of international maritime Treaties/Protocols (WTO/IMO/ILO) extensive knowledge of the Port Environment and structures, system analysis and monitoring, ability to work with people, complex problem solving, judgement and decision making, computer literacy, coordinating and facilitating skills, knowledge of National Ports Act, extensive knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Manage and monitor the development, planning and execution of all Operation Phakisa. Promote economic growth in the Maritime sector and implementation of the Marine Transport and Manufacturing initiatives of the 3-foot plan, ensuring the implementation of all Operation Phakisa initiatives as well as ensure the alignment and research development of all Operation Phakisa with government strategic objectives. Manage intergovernmental relations of all departments and implementing agencies involved in the Operation Phakisa initiatives and must work with other labs within Oceans Economy must work, implement Cabotage on coastal, regional and continental waters. Facilitate intergovernmental relations between departments and implementing agencies involved in Operation Phakisa initiatives. Provide effective oversight in Maritime implementing agencies. Develop and monitor maritime service level agreements, develop charter guidelines and ensure cost effective maritime administration. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the Directorate. Establish and maintain governance and administrative systems continuity within the work of the Directorate. Prepare and submit implementation plans, monitor quality control of work. Ensure the compilation of the annual and monthly reports and strategic plan of the Directorate. Monitor the planning, organizing and delegation of work. Ensure that monitoring and evaluation are carried out in all areas of the Directorate. Ensure the development and monitoring of staff members. Ensure sound record management of the Directorate. Manage and direct the research development programmes to meet the organizational needs and capitalize on new potential projects.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Madiya Tel no: (012) 309 3329
NOTE : Preference will be given to African Male/Female, Coloured Male /Female, White Male/Female and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.