Chief Director: Traffic Management, Ref No. WCMD 06/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by promoting and enhancing traffic safety in the Province by developing provincial strategies and impacting on the development and implementation of the national traffic safety strategies and policies. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years experience at a Senior Managerial level; A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation    

• Post-graduate qualification in Public Management/ Alternate Dispute Resolution Qualification/ Law related. Experience on a Senior Management level in Traffic Law Enforcement/ Road Safety Management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Line management will entail the following: To manage an effective Traffic Law Enforcement Service; Provide lifelong quality outcomes-based learning programmes to traffic policing agencies; Ensure integration of all Road Safety interventions and greater voluntary compliance by road users with road rules and regulations; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management; Actively participate and oversee the Financial Management practices of the chief directorate.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge and working experience of all legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Proven knowledge of the following: Information Systems; Procurement and tendering processes;  Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes;   Modern systems of governance and administration; Global, Regional and Local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Accounting Finance and Audit;  Information Technology; Formal Training; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning; Knowledge Management; Collaborative Relationship Building; Business Acumen; Interpersonal;  Presentation; Client Orientation.