Roads Agency Limpopo SOC (RAL) was established under the Limpopo Province Roads Agency Proprietary Limited and Provincial Roads Act 07 of 1998, as amended (RAL Act).
RAL is mandated for the planning, construction, maintenance, control and management of the Limpopo Provincial road infrastructure. The Head Office of RAL is in Polokwane, 26 Rabe Street.
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General Manager: Operators and Contractor Development
BTech/ BSc in Civil Engineering (Transportation) Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Registered or eligible to register as a Pr. Engineer or Pr. Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
15 years relevant experience in roads infrastructure. The relevant experience must have a focus on road operations and maintenance With 5 years’ experience in project delivery and contract management (GCC) Driver’s licence and willingness to travel a must.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic Provincial Road Network planning. Participate discussions and decision-making to ensure the overall effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Provincial Road Network. Manage the development and implementation of relevant Maintenance and Operations strategies aligned to RAL’s strategic objectives, including network mobility (ITS), and road safety. Participate in discussions with other authorities impacted by projects e.g. Limpopo Provincial Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure/Municipalities/Eskom/Transnet/DMR/DEA.
Development of Policies, Standards and Specifications: Manage the development and implementation of RAL’s policies, standards, specifications, and proforma procurement documentation provincially. Responsible for the development of RAL’s manual of procedures (MoPs) in relation to area of control and ensuring that it is updated in SAP and ITIS Participate in the approval of procedures by EXCO, and policies by the Board.
Provincial oversight over Operations, Maintenance and Contractor Development: Proactively monitor the day-to-day operations of the Provincial Road Network, including the progress and management of all Maintenance and Operations projects Identify and investigate issues and areas of non-performance Monitor the effectiveness of Preventative Road maintenance to ensure that the condition of Provincial Roads is preserved Lead in the development of new ways of working (including the introduction of new technology) that maximise efficiency and effectiveness of road network operations, to the benefit of road users Identify and investigate cost saving initiatives Identify and develop opportunities to improve road user experience across the Provincial Road Network Monitor the implementation and track the effectiveness of various road safety programmes Oversee proper functioning of Statutory Control in terms of RAL policies Track and report on transformation targets with regards to appointment of sub-contractors (local SMME’s) across Maintenance and Operations.