ROADS AGENCY LIMPOPO (RAL) VACANCIES

 
 
SENIOR MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS 
PERMANENT (MARKET RELATED COST TO COMPANY) 
 
REQUIREMENTS
 Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) & Honours/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF8) in Communications, Brand Management, Media Studies or Public Relations. 
 MBA / MBL/ MSC qualification will be an added advantage. 
 10 Years in Media, Communications and Public Relations environment. 
 
KEY RESPOSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) 
 
PLANNING
 Develop communications strategy 
 Give inputs towards strategic and operational planning 
 Create and implement all communication plans 
 Ensure an effective communication strategy is developed 
 Decide within budgetary guidelines what to purchase 
 Give inputs towards annual budget re communication 
 Ensure activities has been predetermined by budget 
 
ORGANISING
 Recommend changes to the unit organisation structure to meet strategic needs, re. communications 
 Ensure the right mix of skills and staff is appointed 
 Ensure efficient reporting structures are in place 
 Implement all communication plans 
 Approve and implements reporting and control systems 
 Evaluate and monitor the existing processes to optimise staff, equipment and process efficiency and reliability 
 Ensure relevant and timeous recording of information 
 Ensure efficient reporting management structures are in place 
 Ensure staff capacity planning to produce sufficient outputs to meet programmes in the most cost effective and professional way 
 
LEADING
 Ensure meetings on internal communication takes place in the division 
 Communicate with and inform own staff of relevant information including policy, finance and business 
 Attend to employee relations 
 Develop a team-based culture 
 Empower staff by ensuring training and develop takes place 
 
CONTROL
 Review staff performance against objectives and to determine further training needs 
 Ensure control systems are in place to measure the most relevant activities and processes 
 Set performance standards for: 
 Report/Assessment output 
 Quality 
 Communications 
 People 
 Regularly measure and correlate performance against standard progress 
 Manage correction measures when required 
 
MEDIA LIAISON 
 Handle all interaction between the media and RAL (face to face and written communication) 
 
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS 
 Foster stakeholder relations ensure decimation of information to stakeholders 
 
PARTNERSHIPS
 Develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with similar organisations e.g. SANRAL 
 Facilitate an information sharing platform 
 
PR/MEDIA DATABASE AND COVERAGE 
 Develop, maintain and manage database 
 Collate press coverage reports and ensure distribution 
 
NEWSLETTER
 Develop and manage distribution of internal and external newsletters 
 
PUBLICATIONS AND MARKETING 
 Determine and produce required once-off corporate publications 
 Maintain strong brand visibility and image 
 
AD HOC 
 Attend to any other relevant and reasonable task as and when required. 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Attributes)
 Ability to lead, motivate and operate at both an operational and strategic level 
 Knowledge and experience in management 
 Excellent oral and written communication skills 
 Excellent interpersonal skills 
 A demonstrated understanding of the public sector 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY 
PERMANENT (MARKET RELATED COST TO COMPANY)
 
REQUIREMENTS
 LLB degree 
 5 years legal experience as assistant Company Secretary or legal Advisor in the public sector. 
 Admitted as an attorney/advocate is a must 
 Authentic Letter of good standing from LPC is compulsory 
 Registration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of Southern Africa (ICSA) will be an added advantage. 
 A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively and working beyond office hours. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) 
 Fulfilling the statutory duties of the Company Secretary in terms of Section 88 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 
 Rendering administrative support to the Company Secretary and the Board of Directors 
 Administrating all company secretarial documents for the Agency, 
 Maintaining records, filing systems, statutory books and records 
 Coordinating meetings and attending to all statutory enquiries 
 Assisting with the compilation of the Company's Integrated and Sustainable Development reports as well as all other statutory reports 
 Arranging meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees and ensuring that all logistical arrangements concerning meetings are attended to 
 Preparing minutes, action sheets and Chairpersons’ Reports, meeting agendas, board papers and board packs, advisory notes and all other documentation that may be required by the Company Secretary 
 Conducting research on behalf of the Company Secretary. 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 
 Exposure to an environment with sensitive/confidential information/business etiquette at Executive level 
 Experience in the MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
 An understanding and knowledge of: The Companies Act, 71 of 2008, King Report of Corporate Governance for South Africa (King IV), Construction legislation/regulations (an added advantage) 
 Professionalism and confidentiality 
 Drive and continuous self-improvement 
 The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time efficiently and work under pressure 
 Planning and organising skills 
 Problem-solving and decision-making skills 
 Extensive minute-taking skills 
 Strong administrative skills 
 Computer literacy 
 Good verbal and written communication skills 
 
 
 
 

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LEGAL ADVISOR 
PERMANENT (MARKET RELATED COST TO COMPANY) 
 
REQUIREMENTS
 LLB degree 
 5 years’ relevant legal experience in the public sector. 
 Admitted as an attorney/advocate 
 A valid driver’s license 
 Willingness to travel extensively and working beyond office hours. 
 
KEY RESPOSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) 
Evaluate and monitor processes: 
1. Constantly evaluate, monitor and update the existing legal processes in RAL to optimise legal advisory services rendered to the entity and to management. 
2. Make recommendations to the Company Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, where inefficiencies are identified. 
3. Ensure relevant and timeous recording of legal information. 
4. Ensure information stored meets reporting requirements. 
 
Update policies & procedures according to statutory requirements: 
1. Update legal policies and procedures, as required. 
2. Communicate any proposed updates with the Company Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel and ensure that employees are informed of any such updates. 
3. Ensure regular departmental meetings take place. 
 
Handle MVA Claims and litigation: 
1. Prepare cases for litigation. 
2. Liaise with attorneys on all claims and litigious matters. 
3. Evaluate, assess, authenticate and ensure settlement of MVA claims. 
4. Review documents from attorneys to ensure that the best interests of RAL are upheld. 
5. Process motor vehicle accident (MVA) claims. 
6. Liaise with RAL attorneys on litigation matters. 
 
Contracts:
1. Develop and review draft contracts for consideration by the Company Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel. 
2. Ensure that RAL and its service providers discharge their contractual obligations.
3. Review and update the contract register on a quarterly basis. 
4. Ensure that all contractual obligations arising from the appointment of service providers are complied with. 
 
Perform duties related to reporting: 
1. Compile quarterly and annual reports. 
2. Implement a suitable filing system. 
3. Prepare annual and quarterly budgets. 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 
MS Office skills required: 
 MS Word - Intermediate 
 MS Excel - Intermediate 
 MS Power Point - Intermediate 
 MS Outlook - Intermediate 
 
Personal Attributes: 
 Problem solving – find solutions when emotions are involved. 
 Reality testing – be objective; see things as they really are. 
 Impulse control – resist or delay impulse to act. 
 Flexibility – adapting emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. 
 Stress tolerance – coping with stressful situations. 
 Interpersonal relationships – building mutually satisfying relationships. 
 Independence – be self-directed and free from emotional dependency. 
 Assertiveness – communicating feelings and beliefs; being non-offensive.
 Social confidence – be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. 
 Persuasion – negotiating, selling, influencing and attempting to persuade people or trying to change the point of view of others. 
 Teamwork – cooperation with others, good-natured attitude and encouraging people. 
 Persistence – sticking with tasks, not giving up, dislike leaving things unfinished. 
 Rule following – adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. 
 Attention to detail – focus on details, strive for perfection and be well organized. 
 Planning – enjoy making detailed plans and long-terms plans. 
 Analytical thinking – like solving complex problems, carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT MANAGER: OPERATIONS 
PERMANENT (MARKET RELATED COST TO COMPANY) 
 
REQUIREMENTS
 BTech /Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. 
 Registration with ECSA as a professional engineer or technologist will be an advantage. 
 Relevant experience in roads and related structures for a minimum of 7 years post qualifications. With 5 years’ experience in project delivery and contract management (GCC). 
 A Valid driver’s license. 
 Willing to travel extensively 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) 
 Manage projects according to sound engineering principles. 
 Manage quality and ensure compliance with standard specification. 
 Monitor progress against time, quality, and cost. 
 Liaise with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders on project-related issues. 
 Control of project expenditure against the approved budget. 
 Check and certify the validity of payment certificates for approval. 
 Develop and maintain project data. 
 Compile progress reports as required by management. 
 Attend to all correspondence related to projects and liaise with stakeholders from time to time. 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 
 Strong analytical, innovative, and reasoning skills 
 Conflict Resolution 
 Report writing 
 Extensive experience in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 
 Ability to work independently and as a team player 
 Task-oriented and focused 
 Ability to travel extensively 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​MANAGER STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS 
PERMANENT (MARKET RELATED COST TO COMPANY) 
 
REQUIREMENTS
 Bachelor’s Degree in Social sciences majoring in Developmental Studies, Community Development, Sociology or equivalent 
 Honours/Postgraduate Degree in Developmental Studies or Community Development will be an advantage. 
 Minimum of 5 years' experience in managerial role, including at least three years focused on stakeholder relations. 
 A valid driver’s license •Willingness to travel extensively and working beyond office hours. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) 
Stakeholder engagement 
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategy and supporting processes at RAL 
• Manage and influence relationships with key stakeholders as prioritised in the Strategic Business Plan 
• Develop and implement initiatives to position RAL with key stakeholders 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of stakeholder-implemented initiatives (including risks) and reflect this in quarterly reporting. 
• Leverage stakeholder resources to ensure the sustainability of all collaborations 
 
Communication
• Ensure clear and consistent messaging to partners. 
• Must be able to develop and present reports before the implementation of projects to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Identify and develop action plan for stakeholders’ engagement. 
 
Programme and project management 
• support programme and project managers around stakeholder engagement 
 Stakeholder engagement expertise 
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills 
• Strong networking and relationship building skills with diverse stakeholders including government (local and national), businesses, civil society organisations. 
• Strategic thinking and negotiation skills. 
• Highly confident to engage with leaders in government, business and civil society at the highest level 
• Convening and facilitation skills 
• Advanced communications and negotiation skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• An energetic problem-solver, who is open-minded with multi-perspective views on urban development, governance, systems, policies and broader developmental issues. 
• Self-starter or initiator who is able to work independently but also collaboratively as part of a diverse team 
 Attend to any other relevant and reasonable task as and when required. 
 
Leadership and management 
• Advise RAL leadership on government and private sector initiatives that are directly or indirectly related to the work of RAL. 
• Strengthen RAL’s networking capabilities 
• Play a key relationship manager role in the definition and delivery of RAL projects by assessing stakeholders' expectations and ensuring that they are effectively addressed before implementation stage. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RE-ADVERTISEMENT: ASSISTANT MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT X2 
PERMANENT (MARKET RELATED COST TO COMPANY) 
 
REQUIREMENTS 
 Bachelor’s Degree/B-Tech in Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Management (NQF 7) 
 4 years’ work experience in the environmental management field and compliance with environmental legislations 
 Registration with a Professional Body: EAPASA, (SACNASP- Environmental science) will be an added advantage 
 A valid driver’s license •Willingness to travel extensively and working beyond office hours. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): 
 Ensure environmental planning forms are completed for projects at the design phase. 
 Screen the required environmental authorisations. 
 Provide technical inputs at Design presentation meetings. 
 Conduct site inspection to determine environmental aspects and impacts per project. 
 Rate the level of significance of impacts per project with applicable environmental management tools 
 Attend pre-application meetings with the stakeholder department to verify applicable environmental tools 
 Ensuring the application for Environmental authorisations for EIA-listed activities applicable to the road/bridges and borrow pits in each project. 
 Monitor the online application process for the GA/WULA for water uses. 
 Ensuring the application for the tree removal permit 
 Manage/Oversee the utilisation and rehabilitation process of borrow pits 
 Develop and implement plans to raise awareness for project teams (contractor, engineer). 
 Liaise with stakeholder department for assistance on awareness of the Damage Causing Animals (DCA), The Big 5, Reptiles (Snakes, Crocodiles) 
 Manage Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) to adhere to the stipulated EIA process and time frames. 
 Ensure that reports and applications compiled by EAP comply with statutory requirements. 
 Ensure that EAP can produce thorough, readable, and informative reports • Conduct workshops on environmental management tools and terms of reference outlining the roles and responsibilities of the EAP 
 Ensure that each project has a site-specific construction EMP 
 Monitor compliance with the EMP and the conditions of the Environmental authorisations and permits 
 Ensure major environmental pollution incidents are promptly addressed 
 Engage with stakeholder departments, traditional authorities, and interested and affected parties during the EIA process. 
 Conduct joint inspection with the compliance and enforcement units from DWS, LEDET, DMRE 
 Liaise with various government departments (e.g., DFFE, DWS, DMRE), and other relevant departments to agree on issues of environmental compliance and procedural guidelines before and after project implementation 
 Ensure interested and affected parties are notified about the environmental authorisations issued. 
 Assist the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) with stakeholder consultation for EIA processes 
 Ensure that EAP environmental assessment practitioners have access to adequate information systems to preserve data 
 Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required. 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 
 Knowledge of environmental management 
 Project and financial management skills 
 Negotiation skills 
 Interpersonal skills 
 Technical report writing skills 
 Conversant with a variety of languages. 
 
 
 
 
 
INTERN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT X2 
REMUNERATION: R7 210.00 PER MONTH 
DURATION: 24 MONTHS 
 B-Tech or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Science 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY ADMINISTRATOR 
PERMANENT (MARKET RELATED COST TO COMPANY) 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 Grade 12 
 Higher Certificate or National Diploma in Archives and Records Management, or equivalent 
 Qualification in Information Science, or Public Administration will be an added advantage 
 3 years’ working experience in a corporate environment 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): 
• Open and close files 
• Print labels and mark files 
• Create paper files and file per project 
• Open divisional and project files. After completion of the project, archive files into boxes. 
• Create new covers when required. 
• Register final successful tender, in tender register • File tender document in project file 
•Open and date stamp mail 
• Record all incoming mail in the register 
• Hand over the mail register book to the Messenger for delivery 
• Outgoing mail: Register envelopes, supply stamps, record in and outgoing register and hand over to Messenger 
• Speed courier: Obtain cash from Cashier and arrange for courier delivery. 
• Attend to any other relevant and reasonable task as and when required. 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 
• Communication skills 
• Administrative skills Report writing 
• Integrity and ethics 
• Prepared to work long hours if required

PROCEDURE OF APPLICATIONS 
A detailed CV accompanied by a covering letter, certified copies of educational qualifications and transcript, professional membership, and ID must be forwarded by post to: 
The Acting Executive Manager: Corporate Services Roads Agency Limpopo, 
Private Bag X 9554, Polokwane 0699 
HAND DELIVER DURING OFFICE HOURS 8H00-16H30 
Office No 2-35 (Registry) Roads Agency Limpopo 
26 Rabe Street, Polokwane 0699 
 
 
More details about the positions can be found on the RAL website on the following link: www.ral.co.za/vacancies/
 
TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to verification of qualifications, employment and security clearance. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and therefore, must attach certified copies of certificates of evaluation by SAQA. Applicants are informed that applications, qualifications and CV will not be returned. Applicants must also note that if no notification is received within 90 days of the closing date, they must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The Agency reserves the right to withdraw and or/not fill a post. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. You may, however, contact the Agency to check your application. 
The appointment in the above-mentioned positions will be done in line with the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
Enquiries should be directed to: Doris Moloto or Basetsana Kgagara 0152914213 / 015 284 4600/4602 
 
CLOSING DATE: 05 DECEMBER 2025