NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

High-level ability to analyse and synthesise information and to formulate policies and strategies. Extensive knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and other related legislations and regulations. A good track record of financial projects including project finance. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate funding options for transport modes. Develop/recommend financial models for transport entities. Prepare and submit implementation plans for donor funding projects, oversee the receipt and spending of donor funds. Evaluate infrastructure-spending plans of the three spheres of government and transport entities. Liaise with all finance institutions stakeholders to encourage funding investment in transport projects. Consult with transport entities on their funding requirements. Undertake comprehensive benchmark studies where required. Develop optimum capital structures and determine the optimal size and capacity of organization that are responsible for transport infrastructure spending. Assess whether infrastructure spending by the sphere of government and transport public entities are spent optimally and advises as and when necessary. Oversee the preparation of working papers and approved budgets for infrastructure spending needs in the transport sector. Ensure that infrastructure expenditures are monitored and that reports are prepared to maintain balance accounts.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Ngcamu, Tel: (012) 309 3693
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: ROAD FUNDING AND ECONOMIC REGULATIONS (REF. DOT/HRM/2019102)
(Brand: Road Transport)
(Chief Directorate: Road Infrastructure and Industry Development)
(Directorate: Road Funding and Economic Regulation)
SALARY:  All-inclusive salary package of R1 005 063. per annum of which 30% may be structured according to the individual needs.
CENTRE: Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Financial Management, Transport Economics or Accounting at NOF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA. A postgraduate degree will serve as a strong recommendation. The incumbent should have at least 6 -10 year work experience of which 5 years must be at middle management level or senior management level. Computer applications and working with large database files; Appropriate work experience and knowledge of Public Sector funding administration and Roads Regulatory Environment. Must have knowledge of Economic regulations; Financial, Strategic, People, Change, and Project Management. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, DORA National Treasury Regulations and Government Processes. Knowledge in Management Systems implementation; Valid driver's license.
 
NOTE: The following will serve as a recommendation; Understanding of relevant prescripts, economic regulatory and policy development skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Strategic capability and leadership. Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Must be willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
 
DUTIES: Manage economic regulatory framework and policy for the roads sector. Manage and control road funding and the transfers to Road Agencies, Provinces and Municipalities and ensure compliance to processes and prescripts. The incumbent will be expected to take overall responsibility for verification that all projects are registered on the Government information Systems i.e. the IRM, the QPR & the EPWP MIS. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on progress and expenditure received from the monthly 1RM, QPR & EPWP MIS for all registered projects. Must be able to contribute! participate in the development of institutional, legal and economic regulatory framework for roads, freight and cross boarder activities. Conduct risk-profiling exercises to identify and sample the list of projects for physical inspections and/or further investigations on an an-going basis. Monitoring and evaluation of data to determine unit costing and budgets to implement future projects. Develop sound financing strategies, options and models for road infrastructure financing. Develop, maintain and update infrastructure funding models in collaboration with all three spheres of government. To increase the scope of private involvement In infrastructure development. Develop multimodal policy and investment assessments tools. Maintain effective liaisons with stakeholders. Manage and control the directorate. Applicants must disclose to the Director-General: Transport particulars of all registerable financial interests.
 
Enquiries: Mr Whity Maphakeia Tel: (012)3093516 or Mr Leonard Malapane (012) 309 3543

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NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for the above posts will be subjected to undertake a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job; the logistics will be communicated to candidates prior to the interviews. Recommended candidates will also be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment after the interviews. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA.SMS competency assessment tools.
 
The successful candidate must disclose to the Minister particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Minister within three months from the date of assumption of duty.
 
The successful candidate must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. An offer letter will only be Issued to the successful candidate once the following has been verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
 
CLOSING DATE: 14 MAY 2019.
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants who apply for more than one position are requested to submit separate applications for each position they wish to apply for.
 
Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Applications must be accompanied by form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable from at www.gov.za) and a recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates), as well as certified copies of all qualifications and ID document.
Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAGA). Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Applications who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. No email and faxed applications will be considered. 
 
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:  The Department of Transport, Private Bag X 193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Forum Building, Corner Rosman and Struben Streets, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit, Room 4034.