Assistant Director: Registration and Compliance, Ref No. WCMD 32/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist in management of regulatory and compliance processes of the market entry of the Minibus Taxi Industry.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in Public Transport Management; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation  

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with the following: Management of registration and deregistration of primary minibus taxi associations and their members; Monitoring compliance of primary minibus taxi associations and their members; Management of the transport relations function; Management of the customer relations function in the Directorate Provincial transport Registration; People management, empowerment and development; Engage with stakeholders/role-players in the minibus taxi public transport industry; Engage with stakeholder/s on legislation and policy matters; Assist with resolving queries and disputes arising from Primary minibus taxi associations and their members; Office management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge in the following: Latest advances in public management theory and practices; Organisation development, human capital management, institutional performance system and processes of culture change social capital development; Modern system of governance and administration; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Financial management; Public transport legal and policy framework; Inter-governmental relations; Communication, media management and public relations; Office management; Criminal procedure Act; Anti-corruption and fraud legislation; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.

Skills needed:

• Research; Analytical thinking; Financial Management; Project Management; Managerial; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Presentation; Aternative dispute resolution, conflict resolution and mediation; Ability to communicate with people at different levels and from different backgrounds; Sound organisational skills; Good people skills; Aptitude to work with computers; Interpersonal relations; Commitment and integrity; Customer service orientation; Diversity Management; Team Leadership; Self-Management and motivation; In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Ability to act with fact and discretion; Good grooming and presentation; High level of reliability; Good telephone etiquette / team player.