Deputy Head (Bus Services Operations & Management) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Defines and aligns the immediate, short- and long-term objectives/ plans associated with the Bus Services and Operations Management Department.
• Directs the alignment and functioning of key areas contained in the Departmental structure.
• Directs outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Department.
• Prepares capital/ operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations.
• Prepares and/ or, comments or, implements the provisions of policies, procedures and, monitors effectiveness of systems and controls.
• Directs the Technical Support function responsible for the design and technical performance specifications of the bus fleet.
• Directs and controls the complex arrangements and provisions contained In the Bus Operator Contracts.
• Manages the administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result Indicators of the Department.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Transport Management or Logistics or Supply Chain
• Management or in any other related and equivalent field.
• Must be in a possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF Level 6)

OR

• Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF Level 6) within 18 months of the date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years relevant experience at a management level of which 3 years must be at a Senior Management level.

Preferred Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Transport Management or Logistics or Supply Chain Management or in any other related and equivalent field.
• 9 years relevant experience at a management level of which 4 years must be at a Senior Management level.