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RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR (RSR)
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Division: Railway Safety Regulator
Centre: Head Office (Waterfall) 
Reporting Line: Board Chairperson
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
A postgraduate qualification in an Engineering or Railway related field
A Masters qualification is ideal
At least ten (10) years in strategic leadership and/or an executive management role
At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in the Transport Sector with specific knowledge of rail is ideal
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Proven experience in strategy development and execution
Knowledge of regulatory management with exposure to safety
Exposure to working with Boards and knowledge of Corporate Governance
Financial management and knowledge of the PFMA
Good understanding of risk and compliance management
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strategy development and execution
Stakeholder Management
 

KEY RESULT AREAS:
The mandate of the Chief Executive Officer is as follows:
  • Ensures that the functions of the Regulator are performed in line with the Act
  • Reports to the Board on the proper functioning of the Regulator
  • Issues safety permits in accordance with the Act
  • Reports on the activities of the Regulator for each financial year in accordance with the PFMA and submits the report to the Board for approval
  • Annually publishes and distributes a plan of action for the activities of the Regulator after consultation with the Board and with the approval of the Minister
 
Performance Areas
  • Execute the mandate of the RSR by ensuring that the functions of the Regulator are performed in line with the Act.
  • Support the Board in the development of strategies and take the lead in its execution.
  • Ensure service delivery innovation by overseeing the consultation of clients and stakeholders on ways to improve the delivery of services.
  • Ensure organisational performance by observing the rules, norms, and values governing business processes and functions.
  • Ensure people management through leading and managing staff to ensure optimal performance of the organisation.
  • Exercise financial oversight by directing and ensuring the overall delivery of financial management services.
  • Ensure adequate management of organisational risks in line with the applicable standards
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CLOSING DATE: 04 DECEMBER 2020
 
Should you be interested, please email your application to Mamankoane.Tabane@rsr.org.za
 
Applications must be supported by a motivational letter or an application letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and a certified copy of your identity document. Applicants MUST indicate the position they are applying for as the subject of the e-mail. Applications which do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as those received late, will not be considered.
 
The RSR reserves the right to do vetting for references, credentials, criminal record (where applicable) and work experience of any candidate for any position in the RSR. In line with the Employment Equity Policy of the RSR, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups (where applicable).
 
The RSR reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
 
For enquiries: Contact Ms Mamankoane Tabane at Manmankoane.Tabane@rsr.org.za or 087 284 3283.