Assistant Director: Registration and Compliance, Ref No. WCMD 55/2026 at Western Cape Mobility Department

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6; A minimum of 3-years relevant experience at supervisory level; 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.

RecommendationNone.Key Performance Areas

• Coordination and management of all registered Taxi Associations through a regulatory process to ensure compliance;
• Engage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders; Coordinate and manage the Registration and Processing of Applications;
• Empower and capacitate taxi association operators with the Standard Minimum Constitution and other capacity building initiatives; Managerial and supervisory functions.

Competencies

• Knowledge in 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; administer the National Land Transport Act (Act No. 5 of 2009), National Land Transport Regulations and Western Cape Road Transportation Amendment Law 8;
• manage organisational and management practices, policies and the operational functioning of the Directorate; manage the registration of taxi associations and their members; coordinate the transport relations function; manage financial management, monitoring and reporting procedures, systems and reports of the Directorate; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; plan and organise activities and resources; compile and write reports; provide leadership; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; deliver presentations; influence and motivate stakeholders; analyse information and data; perform legal administration; resolve conflicts;
• Other: maintain effective interpersonal relationships; coach and mentor staff; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines