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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
 
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MECHANICAL 
(Ref. No. P 12/2019) 
PIETERMARITZBURG REGION 
Commencing Salary: R733 257 p.a. (all inclusive remuneration package) 
Note: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position 
NOTE: shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a competency based test 
NB: The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree in the Mechanical Engineering discipline 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 C1). 
 
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. Knowledge of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Knowledge of Environmental Conservation Act. Sound knowledge of administrative processes. Sound knowledge of PMDS procedures. Sound knowledge of public finance matters (PFMA). Knowledge of Microsoft Windows based computer programme. 
Knowledge and understanding of public service legislation such as Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act. Operating equipment skills. Computer literacy skills. Project management skills. Training and mentorship skills. First Aid skills to attend to minor injuries. Ability to interpret and apply policies. Negotiating skills. Analytical and innovative skills. Problem solving skills. Accurate diagnosis of defects. Accurate interpretation of oil analysis returns. Management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Leadership skills. 
 
DUTIES/ KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:  Control and manage preventative maintenance and repair of plant, equipment and vehicles for the Region. Develop and control mechanical component business plan. Manage and co-ordinate mechanical administrative functions of plant of the Region. Conduct compliance of the implementation of the OHS Act and Environmental Conservation Act to maintain safe working environment for the component. Maintain sound relationship with all relevant stakeholders with a view to enhance component. Conduct contractual processes with companies intending to be on contract with the department for mechanical component. Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving Service Delivery with regards to mechanical matters. Manage the resources of the Sub-Directorate. 


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ENQUIRIES: Ms BN Ntombela Tel. No.: 033 392 6673 
 
CLOSING DATE: 23 August 2019 (at 16h00). 
Application received after the closing date & time will not be considered. 
 
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. 
 
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw this advertisement, to the Head: Transport, Human Resource Management Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, for the attention of Mr C McDougall. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
 
Note to applicants: 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), identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). 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 and applicants who have not received 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. 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 this post.