WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF MOBILITY VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates 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. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATION AND LICENSING REF NO: DM 06/2023 
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Mobility, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience; A valid code B driving licence with a willingness to regularly travel away from the office; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: Experience in a Traffic Management and vehicle licencing environment. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures; Government practices, policies and procedures; National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000, Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Administration Act, 2012 (Act 6 of 2012) and Public Finance Management, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999); National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Empowerment (SMME, Broad based BEE, Women and Disablility); Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Sound Budgeting skills; Facilitation and presentation skills; Auditing and Information Technology; Client orientation and customer focus; Diversity Management. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic Capability and Leadership including Change Management; Translate the vision of the organisation into directorate goals; Develop and implement strategies for the directorate; Align programmes and operational support; Participate in the departments strategic planning processes; Monitoring and ensure compliance with relevant legislation; Evaluate the performance of the directorate against pre-determined objectives; Initiate, support and champion organisational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments; Programme and Project Management; Identify and manage risk factors and indicators to the achievement of the goals which include possible sources of risk and areas of impact, and develop and implement feasible scenarios to mitigate the impact; Manage vehicle licensing and driver and vehicle fitness processes; Ensure compliance to motor vehicle administration and the eNaTIS System requirements; Facilitate and coordinate departmental inputs on traffic legislative matters and represent the department at National, Provincial and Regional legislative and technical forums; Manage vehicle licensing and driver and vehicle fitness processes; Manage debt and traffic law related fees matters; Manage the National Traffic Information System in the province; Ensure efficient and effective oversight and management for all financial resources/aspects of the directorate and all performance requirements as related to the PFMA and corporate governance; Management of the human resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Y Ahmed Tel No: (021) 483 5152