The Johannesburg Roads Agency (Pty) Ltd commenced its business on the 1st January 2001 with the City of Johannesburg being the sole shareholder. The JRA’s core competencies are the planning, design, construction, operation, control, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the roads and stormwater infrastructure in the City of Johannesburg. The main responsibili...
Read more about this company
Develop policies and standard operating procedures related to the evaluation of traffic impact assessments within all the regions.
Analyse and interpret data gathered from transport studies, forecast the impact of new and existing developments, and evaluate the impact of closures on traffic operations.
Develop technical assessment reports that confirm all the factors raised in the submitted drawings and reports, ensuring that it complies with legislation and required methodologies.
Ensure effective communication so that sound working relationships exist between the Traffic Impact Assessment team, Development Control, CoJ Transportation, external Consultants, authorities and entities.
Act as an advisory measure to the JDA, CoJ and all traffic engineering related public and private projects.
Communicate and implement the operational plan and activities to employees in the unit and interfacing divisions.
Draft policies and procedures affecting the unit and make recommendations to the Operations Manager for improvements.
Identify, update and manage the strategic and operational risks of the unit and make inputs to the Operational Risk Register.
Ensure that standard operating procedures are in place for all plant used by business units in the JRA.
Contribute to the coordination of assurance activities to ensure the effectiveness of controls, for the unit.
Identify gaps in the assurance provided and review recommendations to close the gaps for the unit.
Drive talent management for the reporting line in terms of recruitment, development and retention.
Facilitate a Performance Management culture and philosophy for the JRA that is linked to the achievement of organisational goals.
Facilitate compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or relevant NQF level 7 equivalent.
Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist
Valid Driver’s license
Minimum of 8 years in traffic and transport studies with emphasis on traffic impact assessments, inclusive of 5 years’ experience at middle management level
20 Initiatives to Boost Employee EngagementAre you struggling with improving employee engagement at work? This article covers everything from better communication to building a strong workplace culture.
30 Common Interview Mistakes to AvoidThis piece examines 30 of the most common mistakes applicants make at interviews, so you know how to better avoid them.