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AMENDMENT:
 
KWAZULU-NATAL: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT: Kindly note that the post of Deputy Director: Administrative Support Services (Public & Freight Transport) with Ref. No: P 14/2019) advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2019 dated 11 October 2019, the Requirements have been amended as follows: An appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Public Management (NQF level 6); plus A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in Public Transport; plus Possession of a valid driver’s license (minimum Code B). 
 
The closing date has been extended to: 15 November 2019.
 
 
KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT 
 
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer 
 
APPLICATIONS : Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Head: Transport, Human Resource Management Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 October 2019 (at 16h00) 
Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z83 (which must be originally signed and dated) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV and originally certified copies (not copies of certified copies) of required educational qualifications (including academic record/statement of results) set out in the advertisement (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), certified copies of identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement) Applicants must provide proof of supervisory or management experience (where it is a requirement) and certified copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions Curriculum Vitae (CV) dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YY Applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified 
Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied fo Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof of such evaluation to their application Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments) The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an original SAP91 form with their fingerprints on the day of their interview It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill these post(s).

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PUBLIC & FREIGHT TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT REF NO: P 16/2019) 
Re-advertisement Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply. 
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Transport or Transportation Management/Transport Economics/Economics/Law/Logistics/Logistics Management/Transport and Logistics/Commerce: Logistics/Commerce: Transport Economics/Commerce: Transport and Logistics/Town and Regional Planning/Transport Studies/Operations Management (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA; plus A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial level; plus Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B) Knowledge of legislation and policies pertaining to public transport Knowledge of the Constitution, 1996, Public Service Act, 1994, as amended, Public Service Regulations, 2001 and relevant directives, determinations and collective agreements; Labour Relations Act, 1995; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; 1997; Employment Equity Act, 1998 and other Public Services Legislation; Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and public policy development processes Advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration Advanced knowledge in public finance, human capital Advanced knowledge of public communication, public transport education, public participation and public discourse management processes Knowledge of national, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government Knowledge of other relevant legislation. 
 
DUTIES : Determine and manage the strategic direction of public transportation contracts, freight transportation and public transportation policy and planning services Participation, interpretation and implementation of National policies and ensure the development, interpretation and implementation of Departmental policies and procedures, as well as provide input into National and Provincial policies Ensure monitoring and compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources of the Chief Directorate Facilitate and drive empowerment projects with direct interventions, strategic policies and partnerships with the industry Manage the resources of the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Sithole Tel No: (033) 355 8886 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall 
 
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (PUBLIC & FREIGHT TRANSPORT) REF NO: P 14/2019 
Re-advertisement applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply. 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (all inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Public Management (NQF level 6); plus A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in Public Transport; plus Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code EB) Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations Knowledge of Service Delivery Framework Knowledge of Project Management Principles Knowledge of Skills Development Act Knowledge of Higher Education and Training Act and Further Education and Training Act Knowledge of National Skills Development Strategy Knowledge of National and Provincial Practice Notes Knowledge of National Development Plan Knowledge of Labour Relations Act Knowledge of Provincial Growth and Development Plan Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act Knowledge of Intergovernmental Matters Knowledge of Promotion of Equity and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Knowledge of Legislative Mandates Knowledge of Management of Information Systems Strategic planning and organizational skills Report writing, analytical and computer skills Problem solving, decision making and risk management skills Driving and communication (written and verbal) skills People management and leadership skills Ability to work under pressure Time management, language and listening skills Presentation and interpersonal relations skills The ideal candidate should be proactive, have commitment, honesty and integrity He/she should also be innovative, reliable, be receptive to ideas and suggestions, be punctual and professional. 
 
DUTIES : Provide support with the preparation and consolidation of the chief directorate business plans, operational plan, procurement plan, etc Administer general personnel and financial administration matters Administer, prepare and control the budget of the chief directorate Manage stakeholders and the office of the Deputy Director-General Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery Manage resources of the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Thwala Tel No: (033) 355 8853 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall 
 
NOTE It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position The Successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a competency test.