Deputy Director: Land Transport Integration and Oversight, Ref No. WCMD 13/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee the implementation of integrated land transport servuces in the non-metro municipalities. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); 
• A minimum 3 years management experience and 2 years transport planning and/or transport logistics; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence .

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Project Management processes; Built Environment field.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure the provisioning of public transport services and public transport infrastructure within non-metro municipalities; 
• Support and capacitate non-metro local authorities with regard to the implementation of land transport services; Ensure the implementation of Non-Motorised Transport and Special Needs Passenger plans and strategies; 
• Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making, produce reports, support integration and collaboration across government spheres;
•  Management of the Human Resources of the sub-directorate to achieve pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated and competent staff and sound labour relations; 
• Plan the sub-directorate’s budget and manage income and expenditure through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following: 

• Business and management principles; 
• Supply Chain Management; 
• Project Management; 
• Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements in the development of Public Transport projects; 

Skills needed: 

• Written and verbal communication; 
• Problem solving and decision making ability.