Director: District Operations at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate plus a recognised NQF 7 Qualification in Public Administration / Administration / Management or related. Five (5) years of experience at middle/ senior managerial level in Administration. Valid Drivers’ License.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Government Communications Regulatory Frameworks. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of Public Services Act, Public services regulations and frameworks. Ability to conceptualise policy and apply it successfully. Skills: Written and verbal communication skills at a high level (report writing, presentation, etc.).
• Planning and organising. Computer Literacy. Negotiation. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to maintain positive interpersonal relations. Ability to work independently and as part of the team. Must be willing to travel and be able to work under pressure. Must be able to manage and empower staff. High level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion.
• Personal Attributes: A creative, assertive and confident approach. Ample initiative and an independent work ethic, self –motivated and reliable. Ability to provide vision, set organisational direction and inspire others to deliver organisational mandate. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team. Must be willing to travel and be able to work under pressure. Must be able to manage and empower staff. High level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion.
• Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation, Customer Focus and Communication. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee the District by monitoring law and order for all modes of transport through law enforcement services. Oversee monitoring, evaluating and oversight of Police Services. Ensure implementation of partnerships strategy to mobilize role players and stakeholders to strengthen service delivery by Police Service.
• Ensure implementation of Road Safety within the District. Ensure the provision of Government fleet Services in the District. Managing the provision of Transport Operations.
• Ensure management and controlling operator licenses and permits. Managing the provision of Corporate Management Services within the District. Facilitation of District development model for the Department. Provide strategic Leadership. Manage key areas of personnel.