Director: Scholar Transport at Gauteng Department of Education

Requirements :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration/ Public Management / Education/Transport Economics / Transport Management with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience in public sector or providing support to the school. Proven management skills in education management, project/programme management, policy development and implementation. Advance Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, South African Schools Act. National Land Transport Act. National White Paper on Transport Policy and National Learner Transport Policy Framework.
• COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and leadership Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, People Management and Empowerment Client Orientation and Customer focus Communication, Computer literate. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Develop, review and the implement the Scholar Transport programme in the department. Undertake the development learner transport system. Facilitate Contract Management for Service Providers and ensure enforcement thereof. Facilitate and manage the creation and allocation of Scholar Transport routes to ensure equitable and efficient utilization of scholar transport services.
• Ensure the provision of support to learners using Scholar Transport that are involved in an accident. Ensure that all service providers follow Passenger Liability statutory requirements in relation to the Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims.
• Ensure the development and implementation of Scholar Transport system, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Undertake effective and efficient utilization of the directorate resources.