General Manager: Road Traffic Management Systems Ref No. RTMC/RTIT/GMRTMS/2026 at The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)

Job Purpose: 

• The General Manager: Road Traffic Management Systems is a Head of Department position and reports directly to the Executive Manager: Road Traffic Information and Technology.
• The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the systems development process throughout the normal software life cycle

development.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To manage the Road Traffic Management Systems Unit for RTMC.
• Develop an Operational plan aligned with the Road Traffic Information and Technology Divisional Strategy and RTMC Mandate.
• Ensure that all functions in the Unit are aligned with the developed operational plan.
• Prepare and submit reports or ad hoc reports to Executive Manager and RTMC
• Management as and when required.
• To manage and assist with the delivery of projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify gaps within current functions and propose recommendations to management to resolve current issues.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for all Business Improvement projects identified within Road Traffic Management Systems.
• Manage the implementation of different projects and project streams in Road Traffic Management Systems.
• Assist with the compilation and implementation of change management programmes for every project in Road Traffic Management Systems.
• Identify all risks in projects for Road Traffic Management Systems and make suggestions to deal with identified risks.
• To oversee the development and enhancement of ICT systems.
• Develop and implement the required Systems Development Methodology, systems and processes to be used within the RTMC context.
• Ensure compliance with the RTMC’s systems development methodology, systems and processes.
• Ensure that development and enhancement projects are properly scoped and that project scope documents are properly developed.
• Ensure that business requirements are properly understood and translated into technical specifications.
• Ensure that the development project is properly managed according to set service level agreements
• Ensure that systems are developed using the correct methodology and within set requirements and SLA’s
• Develop and implement a thorough system testing and quality assurance process
• Ensure compliance with the system testing and quality assurance processes
• Ensure that the deployment of new systems into the actual operations are communicated effectively to all users
• Develop and ensure compliance with a proper document control system for all developed systems.
• To manage compliance with the annual budget.
• To develop, maintain and build relationships with current and potential stakeholders to ensure service level requirements are met and to protect RTMC’s interest in the relationship.
• To perform general people management functions and effective capacity management to ensure smooth running of departments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric (NQF Level 4) as essential.
• Bachelors' degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent (NQF Level 7) as essential.
• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) and Masters' Degree (NQF Level 9) advantageous.
• 8 years’ relevant Software Development experience of which 4 years must be at a Management level.
• Understanding of Road Traffic Information systems, databases
• Knowledge of ICT systems, networks, hardware and software
• Knowledge of Agile Project Management Methodologies

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Management and Leadership skills
• Problem solving and analysis
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Quality and deadline oriented
• Must have integrity and result driven