KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form, Z83 (obtainable on the internet at www.gov.za/documents). Applicants are advised that all fields of the new Z83 form are compulsory to complete and that the signature of the applicant is mandatory. Should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83) or the application is not completed in full, initialled and signed, such application will not be considered. The fully completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of required educational qualifications (including Senior Certificate where the requirement is a tertiary qualification) (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), copies of identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). Kindly note that documents are still required with your application, however these do not need to be certified. Shortlisted candidates will however be required to provide certified copies of required documents on the date of the interviews. Applicants must provide proof of supervisory or management experience (where it is a requirement) and 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 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 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. Prior to appointment being made to an SMS post, the appointee must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 the advertised post(s) at any stage of the recruitment process.
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE & DISTRICT SERVICES (REF NO: P 01/2022)
 
SALARY: R1 269 951 per annum, (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE: Durban Region
 
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA; plus A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a road infrastructure development, construction and maintenance of the road network environment; plus, Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes. Knowledge of technical policies on construction, contract management and engineering services. Knowledge of BEE and BBBEE policies and implementation. Knowledge of Departmental Strategic plan and goals. Understanding of Public Service and Departmental policies, research, analysis, objectives, developmental processes. Knowledge of Project management and Financial management. Understanding of Departmental strategies and related business plans. Expert knowledge of administrative policies, practices, budgeting and managerial functions. Knowledge of Public Service reporting procedures and work environment. Knowledge of construction and engineering environment, including traffic engineering. Knowledge of the provincial road infrastructure and applicable standards. Knowledge of surveying, structural design: road and rail. Knowledge of staff development processes. Expert design, construction and maintenance of roads knowledge. Knowledge of design codes and technical specifications. Computer literacy. Project and Financial management skills. Strategic planning, presentation and facilitation skills. Report writing skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and conflict management skills. Leadership / Managerial skills. Research, policy formulation skills. Influencing and motivational skills. Diplomatic skills (visiting foreign countries – use of best practices). Ability to interpret legislation and Departmental policies. Research, policy formulation and management thereof. Planning, organizing and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in technical, administrative and related fields, show a demonstrated interest in road construction, maintenance and other related fields, be an innovative thinker and believe in openness and transparency. He / she should also be committed to organizational objectives and strategies, be receptive to ideas and suggestions, be a team leader, reliable, accurate, creative and have strong leadership abilities.
 
DUTIES: Construct and maintain blacktop, gravel roads and structures. Manage the provision of mechanical support services. Manage the provision of civil engineering services. Manage the provision of transport regulations in the Region. Manage the provision of transport operations. Provide infrastructure reporting. Ensure the development and implementation of policies. Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr JS Mbhele Tel No: 033 – 355 8808
FOR ATTENTION: Mr C McDougall
 
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: P 04/2022
SALARY: R1 269 951 per annum, (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification in Accounting or Financial Management (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA; plus A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in Financial Management; plus, Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of the Republic of South African Constitution.  Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the Employee Performance Management and Development System. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Practices and Procedures. Knowledge of Construction Industry Development Board. Knowledge of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act. Knowledge of Instruction Notes. Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Knowledge of Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA). Strategic Capability and Leadership skills. People Management and Empowerment skills. Programme and Project Management skills. Financial Management skills. Change Management skills. Knowledge Management skills. Service Delivery Innovation skills. Problem Solving and Analysis skills. Client Orientation and Customer Focus skills. Communication, Presentation and Facilitation skills. Computer literacy. Driving skills. The ideal candidate should be innovative, time-frame driven and value diversity. He / she should also have integrity, be reliable and have the ability to work under pressure.
 
DUTIES: Ensure provisioning of financial and management accounting services. Develop internal controls and governance services. Manage stores and assets in order to ensure safeguarding of departmental assets and consumables. Ensure the provision of supply chain management services. Ensure the development and implementation of policies. Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr JS Mbhele Tel No: 033 – 355 8808
FOR ATTENTION: Mr C McDougall
 
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.


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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CAPACITY BUILDING REF NO: P 02/2022
SALARY: R744 255 per annum, (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 6 or higher); plus; A minimum of 3 years junior management experience in the enterprise development/ poverty alleviation/ BBB-EE/ infrastructure Programme environment; plus, A valid driver’s licence (Code B or higher). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of various administrative policies and procedures. Understanding of SETA requirements and Skills Development Act. Knowledge in the interpretation and compilation of management reports. Project management knowledge and skills. Specialised understanding on policy research, analysis, objective and development processes and financial management. Broad and in-depth expert knowledge of Training Methodologies. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act and Public Service reporting procedures and work environment. Knowledge of computer-based information systems e.g. Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Ms Access. Knowledge on how to operate a variety of electronic equipment e.g. multimedia projector. Knowledge of planning and organizing including specialized knowledge in the field of rural development engineering and emerging contractors. Skills in the interpretation and application of policy. Research, policy formulation and managerial skills. Ability to develop capacity building material. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking skills. Strategic planning and co-ordination skills. Team building skills. Excellent communications skills (verbal, written and networking). Presentation and facilitation skills. Motivation skills. Negotiation skills. The ideal candidate should be approachable, team orientated, receptive to suggestions and ideas and also an innovative thinker.
 
DUTIES: Oversee, manage and develop efficient training programmes linked to SETA for contractor development. Research, develop and formulate policies with regard to training. Determine the most effective work procedures and methods to achieve organizational goals. Exercise control over all functions and development of personnel under his/her supervision in order to determine if organizational goals are achieved and take corrective action if deemed necessary. Manage and provide strategic direction for the Sub-Directorate. Compile and control budget for the Capacity Building Sub Directorate and manage personnel activities within budgetary constraints.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms VL Mdletshe Tel No: 033 – 355 8707/06
FOR ATTENTION: Mr C McDougall
 
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. Preference, however, will be given to people with disabilities for this post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL INTERVENTIONS REF NO: P 03/2022
SALARY: R744 255 per annum, (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification in Commerce (B Com) / Public Management (NQF level 6 or higher); plus A minimum of 3 years junior management experience in the field of Empowerment and Transformation; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of various administrative policies and procedures. Understanding of B-BBEE and transformation policies and strategies e.g. Contractor Development, Operation Vula, Igula Programme. Knowledge of computer-based information systems e.g. (software packages MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Project etc.). Knowledge of Procurement legislation and policies. Knowledge on how to operate a variety of electronic equipment e.g. multimedia projector. Knowledge on the interpretation and compilation of management reports. Knowledge of project management. The ideal candidate should be approachable, team-work oriented and an innovative thinker. He/she should be receptive to suggestions and ideas.
 
DUTIES: Identify opportunities to advance participation of vulnerable groups. Lead the execution of all B-BBEE transformation interventions across the Department. Monitor transformation and B-BBEE legislative changes and update accordingly. Support development and implementation B-BBEE transformation plans and initiatives. Build strategic relationships with stakeholders to advance empowerment. Liaise with Supply Chain to identify commodities to be targeted for B-BBEE Suppliers. Manage the development of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment strategies. Participate and drive discussions with internal and external stakeholders about progress in implementing the Transformation plan. Produce high-quality status reports on transformation and empowerment of suppliers in a timely manner. Support in tracking budget spending against targets.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms VL Mdletshe Tel No: 033 – 355 8707/06
FOR ATTENTION: Mr C McDougall
 
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.