Assistant Director: Road Safety Management (West Coast), Ref No. WCMD 23/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to influence road user behaviour by conducting road safety education and awareness interventions in the West Coast Region..

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, 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.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Oversee the planning of road safety education and awareness interventions in the West Coast Region; Ensure that the road safety targets are reached in the West Coast Region to enhance road safety and service delivery; Accounting for progress and performance; Competent asset stewardship; Managerial functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Provisioning of traffic safety education; Planning and execution of road safety interventions; Creation of awareness and inform road users of traffic safety projects and road safety issues; Marketing of heavy-duty driver training assistance; Monitoring of services rendered by driver training schools; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Planning; Organising; Analytical; Report-writing; Presentation; Inter-personal; Problem-solving; Supervisory; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office.