KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

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 for. 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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MECHANICAL REF NO: P 26/2019 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (all inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Regional Office, Durban
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor Degree or National Diploma (T/S/N-Stream) in the Mechanical Engineering discipline (NQF Level 6); plus A minimum of 3 years junior management experience in the field of preventative maintenance and repairs of earthmoving equipment plant such as Bulldozers, Graders, Excavators, TLBs and Trucks; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: In depth knowledge of maintenance and repairs management of plant. A sound knowledge of plant fleet management. A wide knowledge of oil analysis programme. Knowledge of Road Traffic and Transportation legislation, Dangerous Goods Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), Environmental Conservation Act. Sound knowledge of transport regulations (ENATIS). Sound knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Practice Notes. Knowledge and understanding of public service legislations such as Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act, Public Service Regulations. Numeric skills. Operating equipment skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic language skills. Computer literacy (MS Windows based programmes and PJC computer programme). Project management skills. Financial Management skills. Training and mentorship skills. First Aid skills to attend to minor injuries. Ability to interpret and apply policies. Analytical, innovative, negotiating and problem solving skills. Accurate diagnosis of defects. Accurate interpretation of oil analysis return. Management and leadership skills. Planning and organizing skills. Interpersonal skills. 
 
DUTIES : Control and manage preventative maintenance and repair of plant, equipment and vehicles for the Region. Develop and control mechanical component business plan to ensure correct allocations and management of expenditure for the component. Manage and co-ordinate mechanical administrative functions of plan of the Region. Manage human resources in terms of prescribed policies and procedures. Maintain safe working environment for the component. Conduct contractual processes with companies intending to be on contract with the department for mechanical component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr JS Mbhele Tel No: (031) 700 2222