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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT VACANCIES

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 X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 August 2018 
 
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 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 the post(s). 
 
 
 
OTHER POST
 
 
CHIEF PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR: REF NO: P 24/2018 
Kindy note that this is a re- advertisement. Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply. 
SALARY : R444 693 per annum 
CENTRE : RTI, Nongoma 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree in a Management or law field – NQF 6); plus a Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus 7-10 years’ working experience in Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC); plus Valid Peace Officer’s Certificate; plus No criminal record. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Extensive knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations. Knowledge of relevant legislations and traffic management regulations. Knowledge of vehicle inspections / impoundment. Knowledge of driving skills. Records and resource management skills. Customer relationship management skills. Planning, organizing, leadership, controlling and monitoring skills. People Management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and quality management skills. Problem solving skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Negotiation and initiative skills. Project management, mentoring and coaching skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan: Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for planning. Develop operational plan for station / centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation. Plan and monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the strategy/plan. Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets. Communicate regularly with station / centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic / operational plan. Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities. Ensure effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems. Implement administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly. Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored and made available at centres. Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums. Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally. Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented and adhered to. Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are filed properly and kept up to date at all times. Management of Human Resources: Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures. Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre. Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions. Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit. Manage performance of staff. Financial Management: Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the Province and implement corrective action in problem areas. Regular budget control and management discussions as part of management meetings. Document overtime planning based on priorities. Participate in budget planning as required by the Province. Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit. Ensure effective and efficient Asset Management: Monitor vehicle costs for station / centre vehicles (as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order. Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.e. the relevant equipment that gets lost and put measures in place to deal with it. Manage assets as per inventories of station / centre.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr VK Chetty Tel No: 033-355 8880/8071 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. AA Mhlongo 
 
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a competency-based test. The Successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement.