Deputy Director: Freight Rail: Freight and Logistics

Overview

Deputy Director for Freight Rail and Logistics in the Western Cape Mobility Department, managing freight rail strategies, stakeholder engagement and a sub-directorate.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree);
• A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in Freight, Logistics, or Rail Planning or Operations.
• Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Knowledge and understanding of;
• Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
• Project Management;
• Operational Management practices Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; policy development; and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
• Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; of performance management in general.
• Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge.
• Skills: Numeracy;. Literacy;
• Computer Literacy;
• Language skills;
• Project Management;
• Budgeting and Financial Management;
• Intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Duties

• Development and implementation of freight rail strategies and projects;
• Manage engagement, coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders;
• Manage freight rail data, information, and systems;
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate;
• People Management;
• Financial Management.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Ms CE Gallant at Katleho.Matsabisa@westerncape.gov.za / Tel No: (021) 483

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS