Divisional Head: Licencing Services at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Transport Economics, Transportation Management or any other transport related study field
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• At least ten years’ experience in a vehicle and driving licencing environment, of which at least five years must be at senior management level, preferably in local government
• Registered and certifiable as an Examiner of Driving Licences (Grade A) and/or Examiner of Vehicles will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management
• Good governance
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• No criminal record (excluding previous conviction(s) related to political activities under the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo security vetting
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• Computer literacy
• Leading competencies: Strategic direction and leadership skills; business management skills; people management skills; programme and project management skills; financial management skills; change management skills; change leadership skills; governance leadership skills
• Core competencies: Moral competence; planning and organising skills; analytical and innovative thinking skills; knowledge and information management skills; communication skills; ability to focus on results and quality; ability to work under pressure
• Level 4 proficiency in the following competencies (in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations):
• Core professional competencies: Written and oral communication; attention to detail; influencing; ethics and professionalism; organisational awareness; problem-solving; planning and organising
• Functional competencies: Business processes; use of technology; data processing and analysis
• Public service orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships; communication; service delivery orientation; client orientation and customer focus
• Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation; resilience; change readiness; cognitive ability; learning orientation
• Management or leadership competencies: Impact and influence; team orientation; direction setting; coaching and mentoring; impact and influence

Primary function:

• To exercise control over the licencing function with the aim of maintaining an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient service to the Roads and Transport Department in the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the group head.

The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Regional licencing services
• Licencing operational support and compliance management