Head of Department: Mobility – 5-Year contract (DM 09/2023) at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Mobility, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual whhave a passion for serving others, tmake a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective integrated transport service in the Province.

Minimum Requirements    

• A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) plus a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA;
• Aminimum of 8 years’ senior management experience within the mobility/transport environment/industry of which 3 years must be with in any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996;

Recommendation    

• A postgraduate degree in Economics and/ or Future studies will serve as an advantage; Senior Management experience within the economic and mobility/transport sectors.

Key Performance Areas    
Ensure the delivery of an integrated mobility system in the Western Cape which includes the:

• Establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships with the different spheres of government, SOE’s, NGO’S and the Private Sector.
• Strategic coordination and facilitation of the integration of public transport with relevant stakeholders.
• Strategic planning and rendering of effective services in the different modes of transport.
• Ensure the regulation of transport services.
• Ensure the rendering of effective services with regard tadjudication, issuing and cancelation of operating licenses, registration of public transport entities and members and the handling of mediation, conflicts and disputes.
• Manage vehicle administration and licensing.
• Promote and enhance traffic safety in the Province.
• Ensure the rendering of an effective traffic law enforcement service, provision of training ttraffic police agencies, provision of education awareness tstakeholders and the development and implementation of District Safety Plans.

Provide government motor transport services.

• Ensure the rendering of fleet services and ensure effective financial management services for GMT.
• Strategically enable the rendering of financial and support services tthe Department.
• Shape transport in the province through the development of high level policies, strategies and programmes and the provision of research and systems for transport solutions.
• Ensure the rendering of operational management support services, financial management services and services delivered by the DOTP.
• Ensure the provision of effective and efficient services tthe Provincial Minister.
• Play a leading and supporting role on different transversal and strategic platforms which include amongst others:
• Provincial Steering Committees.
• Provincial and National Transport/Mobility-related Forums and Committees.
• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Department
• Drive the Departments’s strategy.
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Department.
• Evaluate the performance of the Department on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Report tthe Provincial Minister on a regular basis on the activities of the Department and on matters of substantial importance relating tStrategic managagement support.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Department and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation the Department.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned tthe post of Head of Department.
• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate tensure the achievement of the Department’s Business Plan.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Department, tachieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Department.
• Monitor information capacity building within the Department.
• Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Department.
• Promote sound labour relations within the Department.
• Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Department.
• Manage participation in the budgeting process of the Department.
• Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Department.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Department’s budget and expenditure.
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered tin respect of purchases for the Department.
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Department.
• Report tthe Provincial Minister and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Department’s finances.
• Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Departments assets.
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered tfor the Department.
• Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line function.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining tthe line function.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.

Closing Date    
2023/05/29