Director-General REF NO: DOT/ HRM/2026/01 at Department of Transport

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF (Level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering / Transport Economics / Transport and Logistics Management/ Transport Management/ Maritime Studies / Mechanical Engineering / Law/ Public Management / Administration / Policy Studies with at least 10 years’ relevant experience at a senior management level in the transport sector.
• Certificate of successful completion of the National School of Government Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Programme (submitted prior to appointment).

DUTIES :

• Coordinate and render effective, efficient strategic support and administrative services to the Minister and Department; Coordinate delivery of the Department's strategic goals through an integrated programme management approach. Oversee the provision of effective corporate management service to the DoT. Oversee the provision of effective financial management services which are in line with treasury prescripts and prescribed accounting principles.
• Oversee the provision of sound internal audit, risk and fraud investigation services as well as strategic planning and cluster coordination for the Department. Oversee the integration of cross model transport planning and facilitate the development and transformation of the transport industry; Ensure provision of effective research, monitoring and evaluation of modal transport policies and strategies. Ensure the provision of national innovative research and development programme, monitor and evaluate the performance of the transport sector and coordinate the formulation of environmental policies and strategies.
• Oversee the facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of a safe, reliable and efficient integrated rail network; Oversee the development and alignment of rail legislation, policies and strategies with DoT strategic objectives and international norms and standards. Provide guidance on the development of an integrated transportation network with sectors in the built environment and economic development. Oversee the development, maintenance and updating of infrastructure funding and coordinate funding needs.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of safe, reliable and integrated road infrastructure and passenger transport systems; Oversee the alignment of roads public entities with DoT performance management system. Oversee the regulation of road safety and traffic management. Provide leadership for the coordination of planning, development and implementation of a sustainable reliable integrated road infrastructure network.
• Provide leadership in coordinating the development and implementation of safe, economically viable integrated and reliable air transport and infrastructure; Oversee the development of internationally competitive regulatory framework for civil aviation. Oversee the planning and development of an integrated aviation infrastructure and industry with an effective international and regional regulatory framework. Provide leadership in coordinating the development and implementation of safe, economically viable integrated and reliable maritime transport and infrastructure.
• Oversee the development and alignment of legislation, policies and strategies with DoT strategic objectives and international norms. Oversee the implementation of policy and legislation for safety, security and maritime environmental protection and participate in the bilateral process as defined.
• Provide leadership in coordinating safe, reliable effective, efficient integrated and environmentally friendly public transport systems; Oversee the development and maintenance of policy, legislation and regulation and coordinate and facilitate the implementation thereof. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the rural, scholar and non-motorised transport strategies.