Job Openings at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

REQUIRMENTS

• Postgraduate (NQF LEVEL 8) in Civil Engineering/ Transport Economics / Transport Management/ Urban Planning as recognized by SAQA.
• At least 8 years’ experience at a senior management level within Transport management environment/field. Drivers’ license. Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS Certificate.

Duties :

• Manage, coordinate and integrate the overall planning of transport in the province. Manage the planning of transport infrastructure in the province. Manage the development of roads and transport policies and promote IGR.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Gauteng Freight Implementation Strategy and Integration of rail into provincial transport network.
• Oversee the provision of integrated public transport services Manage modal integration and special projects. Manage public transport operations. Manage Road Traffic Act (RTA) fee collection services and eNatis.
• Manage the registration authorities and ensure compliance of the legislation. Manage Provincial Registration Authority functions.
• Manage the administration of the issuing of operating licenses, the conversion of radius-based permits and the implementation of the Taxi Recapitalization Project (TRP). Adjudicate on applications for operating licenses.
• Oversee and monitor public transport. Conduct investigation on any matter relating to land transport in the province and make recommendations to the MEC.
• Provide input on policy matters affecting operating license applications, monitoring and overseeing public transport in the province.
• Participate in the development of the strategy for the Department. Ensure the development and implementation of the business plan and the operational plans of the unit.
• Manage the overall performance of the branch/unit. Create and build partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders in support of the execution of the function. Provide leadership and strategic direction within the unit in identifying policy gaps, determining policy goals and draft policy documents as required.
• Ensure effective risk management and compliance with legislation, regulations, DRT policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements. Manage the resources of the component and perform generic management functions.

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Requirements :

• NQF level 7 in Civil/Structural Engineering/Built Environment as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Minimum of 5 years at senior management level with experience within transport infrastructure and/Built environment. Professional Body (such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA),
• South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) etc.
• A valid driver’s license. Pre-Entry SMS Certificate. 

Duties :

• Manage overall programming, budgeting, and reporting of capital projects. Manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of construction of Departmental Roads Infrastructure /Capital Projects.
• Monitor project management efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct and indirect services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Provide project management support. Render Occupational health and safety service. Manage and maintain the construction of the roads in the regions. Manage construction standards.
• Manage construction quality assurance. Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
• Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies. Identify construction trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement. Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
• Oversee implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts. Ensure the development and implementation of support tools.
• Monitor the implementation of compliance and applicable policies and legislation. Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system. Manage Resources (Human, Finance, Asset, Equipment etc).