Assistant Director: (Eden), Ref No. WCMD 58/2026 at Western Cape Mobility Department

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6 in Education, Communication, PubliRelations, Project Management and Social Science.; A minimum of 3 years experience at supervisory level in a road safety management working environment or related fields; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the planning of road safety education and awareness interventions in the Eden Region; Ensure that the road safety targets are reached in the Eden region to enhance road safety and service delivery; Accounting for progress and performance, competent asset stewardship, and managerial functions.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following:Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; provide traffic safety education; plan and execute road safety interventions;
• create awareness and inform road users about traffic safety projects and road safety issues; market heavy-duty driver training assistance; monitor services rendered by driver training schools; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions;
• Other: plan and organise activities; conduct analysis; compile and write reports; communicate effectively; deliver presentations; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; solve problems; perform supervisory functions; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines; travel regularly away from the office when required.