Deputy Director: Transport Management

Overview

Deputy Director: Transport Management position in Johannesburg requiring an NQF level 7 qualification and 3-5 years experience at Assistant Director level in transport or logistics.

Requirements

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Transport Management/Logistic Management or any relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level within logistic or transport environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• The candidate should have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate.
• Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act;
• Treasury Regulations;
• BAS system;
• SAP and PERSAL systems and managing logistics programmes.
• Planning, organising and execution; knowledge management; strategic management and ability to manage conflict.
• Competencies: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management.
• Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity.
• Personal Attributes: Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-management.
• Work well under pressure.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.

Duties

• Manage, develop, review and maintain transport policies and procedures.
• Manage transport contracts for the department.
• Ensure that users of departmental transport comply with standing instructions.
• Manage the provision of fleet management services.
• Provide monthly fuel usage report, logbook report and applications report.
• Attending of Provincial Transport Forum meetings and Transport Committee Meeting.
• Coordination of payments of log sheets.
• Combat misuse of state vehicles;
• Manage transport budget and vehicle accident cases.
• Approve trip authorization forms.
• Liaise with car dealers and merchants regarding the GG and subsidized vehicles and manage the maintenance of state-owned vehicles.
• Facilitate the approval of government vehicles for servicing or repairs.
• Monitor the roadworthiness of the government cars.
• Organise and schedule fleet vehicle maintenance.
• Undertake preliminary investigations into the abuse of vehicles and provide technical assessment on vehicles that require attention.
• Institute control measures to combat vehicle abuse and fraud.
• Respond to correspondence in respect of audits conducted.
• Management of the business unit.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Plan and allocate work.

How to apply

Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Enquiries: Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala at 063 691 4046

Notes

Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply Requirement of applications: No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov. za/training course/sms pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency- based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). OTHER POSTS