Director: Road Asset and Quality Management at Department of Transport

 REQUIREMENTS   :  

• A   qualification   at   NQF   7   qualification   as   recognised   by   SAQA   in   Civil Engineering with a minimum working experience of 5 years at a middle/senior managerial level within the road infrastructure development field

DUTIES   :  

• Develop   road   asset   management   performance   indicators.   Conduct   and maintain an audit of existing road asset management systems. Determine and set minimum standards and requirements for road asset management systems at all levels of authority. Enter into memorandum of understanding with road authorities for timely upgrading of information on pavement, gravel and bridge management   systems   in   line   with framework   and   funding   requirements.
• Mobilise funding sources to ensure authorities are able to update information on their systems. Develop the South African road asset management policy and guidelines. Develop and manage a centralized road asset management system. Manage and coordinate road infrastructure safety audits and quality assurance. Coordinate a safety audit strategy and framework with all key role players   and   stakeholders.   Manage   and   monitor   the   implementation   of infrastructure safety audits. Manage road quality assurance and traffic signage. Coordinate   disaster   management   programmes.  
• Develop road sector and disaster preparedness and response plans. Develop road resource inventory database. Maintain liaison with provinces on and treasury on funding for disaster relief. Manage the resources of the Directorate. Provide guidance and adequate support to staff and ensure capacity development of staff in the Directorate.   Ensure   compliance   with   all   administrative   requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the Directorate.
• Establish and maintain governance and administrative system's continuity within the work of the Directorate. Ensure performance agreements are in line with business plan. Prepare and submit implementation plans. Authorise expenditure. Monitor quality control of work. Ensure the compilation of the annual report, annual performance plan and strategic plan of the Directorate. Monitor budget levels. Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work. Ensure monitoring & evaluation is carried out in all areas of the Directorate.