Job Openings at Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus appropriate Trade Test certificate (Electrical) plus experience as a Tradesman Aid. A valid driver’s license. The candidate must be willing to work overtime and be on standby.

DUTIES

• Execute and manage Electrical maintenance of the Department. Inspect equipment and facilities for technical faults.
• Repair equipment and facilities according to standard Service equipment and facilities according to schedules.
• Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operation plan. Keep and maintain job record and supervise and mentor staff.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate and successful completion of Road Work Course plus road worker experience. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

• Supervise maintenance projects. Execute equipment supervision. Execute safety procedures and control.
• Oversee onsite training. Ensure compliance with legislations.
• Oversee staff utilization and staff management. Maintain workers performance management.

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• Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate plus B Degree/B-tech Degree in Public Relations, Media Liaison/Journalism (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA) plus work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be in Middle Management (Communication). A valid driver’s license.
• The requirements for appointment at the Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela-Certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government. Applicants should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-entry Certificate, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry.

DUTIES

• Manage media liaison and monitoring services. Coordinate and monitor radio talk shows. Coordinate a live-streaming event. Manage community liaison and event management services. Manage the branding of the department.
• Manage internal communication, production, and Publication services. Manage and coordinate the provision of printing services.
• Manage and Coordinate the publication of internal newsletters. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, and audit issues.

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Requirements:

•  Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year B Degree/B-tech in Transport Management/Public Management/Administration (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA) plus work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be in Middle Management (Transport). A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the administration of subsidization of scholar transport services. Planning and budgeting of scholar transport services. Manage payment of scholar transport services.
• Manage, review, and implement scholar transport policy. Manage development of scholar transport subsidy management. Management of scholar transport contracts. 
• Monitor the implementation of scholar transport contracts. Manage scholar transport meetings and forums. Liaison with scholar transport operators.
• Develop and implement a scholar transport monitoring system. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, and audit issues.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a B-Tech Degree/B Degree in Transport Management/Fleet Management (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA) plus work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be in Middle Management (Transport). A valid driver’s license. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and update provincial land transport policies, strategies and plans in terms of the National Land Transport Act 5 of 2009 Develop norms and standards related to the operationalization of the ITPs and their sector plans to ensure uniformity, consistency, and the quantification of performance. Manage and coordinate public transport stakeholders and forums.
• Ensure integrated transport planning. Managing the assessment of land use development applications in relation to the impact on transport, traffic, and related services. 
• Coordinate aviation, rail, and inland waterways services. Coordinate freight and corridor development services. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, and audit issues.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year B Degree in Transport Management/Fleet Management/Public administration/Management at NQF LEVEL 7 (as recognized by SAQA) plus work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be at the SMS level (Transport). A valid driver’s license. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to Provincial Regulatory Entity. Manage and coordinate directorates to ensure efficient delivery service. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Foster collaboration and effective communication among directorates. Develop and implement policies to enhance regulatory frameworks. Monitor and evaluate the performance of directorates. Oversee promoting and improving safety on public transport system.
• Manage the process of regulating public transport, manage public transport-related conflicts, and monitor compliance by operators and associations. Manage operator license services. Manage Adjudication processes. Provide advice on people management issues.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year B Degree (NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA) in Mechanical Engineering,
• plus 3 years of work experience at an Assistant Director level. Experience in the related field of Mechanical Engineering. A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

• Management of maintenance and repairs to Government owned vehicle fleet. Manage breakdown services to Government owned fleets. Manage accident repairs. Manage technical personnel at Government Garage.
• Advice on the withdrawal of motor vehicles and boardyards. Facilitate maintenance and repairs to the government-owned fleet. Provide advice to provincial Departments regarding maintenance, repairs, and withdrawal of government-owned vehicles.
• Manage the implementation and compliance of all national contracts, policies, and other related government-owned vehicle prescripts. Facilitate breakdown services and board yards. Respond to audit queries. Supervise and manage the section.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus relevant Trade Test certificate with 3 years as an Artisan. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and willing to work overtime and standby. Computer literacy.

DUTIES

• Supervise and produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards. Inspect equipment and facilities for technical faults.
• Repair equipment and facilities according to standards, Text repair equipment and facilities according to standards.
• Quality assurance. Serviced And maintained equipment and or facilities. Ensure adherence to safety standards, Requirements and regulation. Supervise and mentor Artisan.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate plus B Degree in Public Administration/Management/Risk Management/Auditing/Forensic Investigation (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA), work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be in Middle Management (Risk Management / Forensic Investigation). A valid driver’s license. 

Responsibilities:

• Management of risk services. Develop the Risk Policy, Risk Implementation Plan and Risk Management Strategy. Provide enterprise risk management services. Development of risk registers. Conduct risk assessments. Monitor the Implementation of risk mitigation strategies. Manage risk education awareness services. 
• Conduct workshops on fraud and corruption. Manage development of Awareness program schedule. Develop an awareness programme and presentation. Coordinate risk management committee. Manage ethics management and fraud prevention. Conduct verification of the financial disclosures.
• Report any unethical fraudulent flatulence. Develop and monitor internal anti-corruption systems and plans. Manage and coordinate fraud management committees. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, and audit issues.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a B Degree/B-tech Degree in Commerce/Auditing/Financial Management (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA) plus extensive work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be in Middle Management (Auditing). A valid driver’s license. 

Responsibilities:

•  Provide internal audit assurance services. Review the compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, procedures, and contracts. Provide performance audit services. 
• Review safeguarding of assets. Review the achievement of strategic goals and objectives. Review the reliability and integrity of information. 
• Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, and audit issues.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 Certificate plus B Degree/B tech Degree in Transport Management/Economics (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA) plus work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be in Middle Management (Transport). A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Registration of Public transport operators. Manage NLTIS. Manage route assessment or verification. Render conflict resolution services. Indirect management of processing the applications for Operating Licensing. Manage human and financial resources.
• Management of risk within the division. Manage conflict resolution in the Taxi industry. Liaise with conflicted Associations or parties, Municipalities, Traditional authorities, Government Departments and other transport stakeholders during route disputes.
• Manage assessment of the route and operations. Manage Registration Administration System (RAS). Monitor whether taxi associations have fully functional offices and full executive committee in place. Monitor Annual General Meetings of all the taxi Associations.
• Monitor elections for the executive committees of all taxi associations. Monitor compliance of the taxi association with the standard constitution. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, and audit issues.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus a 3-year B Degree in Fleet Management, Transport Management/Transport Economics/Logistics Management/Public Management/Administration/or a related field (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA), plus extensive work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be at SMS Level (Transport). A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities: 

• Providing strategic leadership in the management of Government vehicle fleets. Overseeing the management, maintenance, and safekeeping of Government’s motor fleet assets. Effective management of Government contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Public Service legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Developing transport management policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain Governance and Administrative system for the Chief Directorate. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, and audit issues.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus a 3-year B Degree/B-tech Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA), plus relevant work experience in the related field, of which 5 years’ experience should be at the SMS Level (Roads).Experience in transport infrastructure maintenance and portfolio (Roads). A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

•  Manage Transport Infrastructure planning services. Manage the design of roads, bridges and material infrastructure. Manage transport Infrastructure construction services.
• Manage the maintenance of transport Infrastructure. Oversee programme management services. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, audit issues.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Real Estate / Property Valuation (NQF LEVEL 6 as recognized by SAQA). Registered as a Professional Associate Valuer or Professional Valuer with the South African Council of Property Valuers (SACPV), plus 3 years of working experience as a Property Administrator. Experience in the related field of property valuation. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES

• Coordinate, review, and maintain valuation services, policies, and procedures. Undertake research on current best practices in relation to property valuation services. Facilitate, implement, and maintain property valuation policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with applicable prescripts. Ensure compliance with related prescripts, delegations, and procedures.
• Communicate all property valuation policies and procedures to relevant stakeholders. Establish proper property valuations, governance processes, and internal control measures. Execute property valuation services in line with applicable standards.
• Carry out valuations for acquisition or disposal of property, Property market related values for the Immovable Asset Register. Compile detailed valuation reports for clients. Review and object to Municipal General Valuation Rolls and relevant Municipal Supplementary valuations; Draft evaluation reports for submission to the Land Affairs Board; and certify the correctness of valuation reports to the Department.
• Indicate any changes in the properties and ensure maintenance of records. Represent the Department in valuation disputes. Assist in Appointing and coordinating external valuation processes and relationships. Assist in assessing private evaluators’ reports and services. Collaborating with external and internal stakeholders.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Transport Management / Fleet Management / Logistic Management / Public Administration / Management (NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA), plus 3 years’ working experience. Experience in the fields of Transport Management / Fleet Management and Logistic Management. Valid drivers’ licence and computer literacy are essential.

DUTIES

• Manage the provisioning of Government owned and Subsidized fleet. Control the utilization of government transport Disposal of Government owned fleet. Administer the procurement of government fleet. Administer the registration and licensing of fleet. Administer the disposal of old and redundant motor vehicles.
• Provide advice to provincial Departments regarding subsidized motor scheme, policies and transversal contracts. Manage the implementation and compliance of all national contracts, policies and other related subsidized prescripts. Respond to audit queries. Supervise and manage the section.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Auditing/Forensic Investigation/Financial Management/Public Administration/Management (NQF LEVEL 6 as recognized by SAQA), plus 3 years of work experience as a Risk officer/auditor. Forensic Investigator Experience in the fields of Risk Management / Auditing / Forensic Investigation. and promoting ethical culture. A Valid drivers’ licence

DUTIES

• Facilitate enterprise risk management services, coordinate risk management committee meetings, coordinate financial disclosure, assist to develop Risk Management Policies and other Risk Management documents, Facilitate the identification and evaluation of the Departmental risks, and monitor and implement the fraud and anti-corruption prevention plan. Assist in developing and implementing mitigation techniques to minimize the impact of potential risks.
• Conducting Risk Management Awareness programme, Compile quarterly risk reports to the Departmental and Risk Committee. Assists in facilitating and evaluating the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. Manage resources (human, financial, and assets/equipment).

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a minimum of a 3-year B Degree / B-tech Degree in BSC / BEng Degree / Mechanical Engineering. (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA), Compulsory Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as Engineer (ECSA) as a Professional: Mechanical Engineer / Technologist plus 5 years of relevant working experience at as Engineer/Technologist in Mechanical Engineering. Valid driver's license. 

DUTIES

• Lead and coordinate the Design of infrastructure projects in line with national norms and standards. Develop, review, and monitor Infrastructure Programme Management Plans (IPMP) and Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans (IPIP) for client departments; allocate projects and finalize procurement schedules. Develop and enforce standard design.
•  Manage the design of infrastructure programs/projects for client departments. Undertake projects, conduct feasibility studies, and obtain planning approval. Compile and prepare a report on project performance. Manage structural designs, technical support, and general office drawing services.
• Provide standards and specifications for structures. Manage the procurement of service providers in close collaboration with Departmental SCM. Provide mentorship and professional guidance to junior engineers, technologists, and project managers within the department.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a minimum of a 3-year B Degree / B-tech Degree in BSC / BEng Degree / Electrical Engineering. (NQF LEVEL 7 as recognized by SAQA) Compulsory Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional: Electrical Engineer / Technologist plus 5 years of relevant working experience at as Engineer/Technologist Valid drivers’ licence and computer literacy are essential. 

DUTIES

• Lead and coordinate implementation of public building infrastructure projects in line with national norms and standards. Develop, review, and monitor Infrastructure Programme Management Plans (IPMP) and Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans (IPIP) for client departments for procurement schedules. 
• Manage implementation and close-out of projects, including contract management in line with budgets, timeframes, and quality standards. Prepare and present progress reports. 
• Coordinate infrastructure implementation in the Districts. Provide strategic and technical input into project scoping and feasibility assessments of infrastructure projects. Provide mentorship and professional guidance to junior engineers, technologists, and project managers within the department.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Media Studies / Communication Science / Graphic Design / Marketing / Advertising / Audiovisual Production (NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA). plus 3 years’ work experience. Experience in the field Production and Publication. A valid drivers’ licence.

DUTIES

• Give creative direction on supplied briefs. Source and write material to support internal communications. Render proof reading and editing services for documents and publications.
• Multimedia design and production. Provide high quality videos for broadcasting in digital platforms. Provide audiovisual services to departmental events.
• Archiving of pictures, footage and videos on audio-visual library. Marketing and brand management. Social media engagement and management. Web content development and management. 

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Human Resources Management / Development / Public Management / Administration (NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA), plus 3 years’ work experience. Experience in the field of human resource development. A valid drivers’ licence.

DUTIES

• To administer assessment process (PMDS), Consolidate all programme performance reports, Coordinate and monitor learnership and internship, attend to all queries pertaining (PMDS).

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Transport Management / Fleet Management / Logistic Management / Public Administration / Management (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA), plus 3 years’ working experience. Experience in the field of Transport Management / Fleet Management and Logistic Management. A valid drivers’ licence and computer literacy are essential.

DUTIES

• Provisioning of Government owned and Subsidized fleet. Disposal of Government owned fleet. Administer the procurement of government fleet. Administer the registration and licensing of fleet.
• Administer the disposal of old and redundant motor vehicles. Provide advice to provincial Departments regarding subsidized motor scheme, policies and transversal contracts.
• Manage the implementation and compliance of all national contracts, policies and other related subsidized prescripts. Respond to audit queries. Supervise and manage the section.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate plus 3-year National Diploma in Financial Management / Financial Accounting (NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA), plus 3 years’ experience. Experience in the field of Salaries. A valid drivers’ licence.

DUTIES

• Collect Revenue, reconcile revenue collected Invoice client Department, Administer petty cash float.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Supply Chain / Procurement / Public Management / Administration (NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA), plus 3 years’ work experience. Experience in the field of Supply Chain / Procurement. A valid drivers’ licence.

DUTIES

• Compile and capture requisitions on LOGIS, Check the accuracy of transactions information on requisitions prior approval.
• Approve requisitions and authorize orders on LOGIS. Manage vendor performance.
• Expediting of orders. Manage Labour saving devices and Supervision of staff.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Finance / Assets Management / Logistic Management (NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA), plus 3 years’ work experience. Experience in the field of Assets Management.

DUTIES

• Oversee and review the monitoring of assets in accordance with asset management policies and procedures. Monitor and review the capturing of moveable assets. Allocation of inventory and bar code to assets.
• Capturing of asset information in the relevant registers. Asset verification according to prescribed time frames. Assist with the development of asset management policies and guidelines.
• Supervise staff to ensure sound moveable asset management. Monitor expenditure patterns of all units. Liaise with suppliers of goods. Compile and reconcile relevant reports.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate and a recognized 3-year National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NQF level 6 recognized by SAQA). No work experience required. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES

• Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites is in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation.
• Conduct inspections on work done, or to be done, to check that proper quality control is maintained. Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken.
• Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalized work. Development and interpretation of plans and sketches.
• Draw up quotation documents and compile specifications. Advise and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations. Compile payment documents.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate plus Higher Certificate in Public Administration / Human Resource Management (NQF level 5 as recognised by SAQA with no work experience.

DUTIES

• Render all administrative related activities within the cost centre. Assist in coordinating other line functions activities within the cost centre.
• Coordinate property administration support services Keep sectional records. Advice staff. Advice staff on HR related matters.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate plus Higher Certificate in Public Administration / Human Resource Management (NQF level 5) as recognised by SAQA with no work experience.

DUTIES

• Render all administrative related activities within the cost centre.
• Assist in coordinating other line functions activities within the cost centre.
• Coordinate property administration support services Keep sectional records.
• Advice staff. Advice staff on HR related matters.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate plus Higher Certificate in Public Administration / Human Resource Management (NQF level 5 as recognised by SAQA with no work experience.

DUTIES

• Render all administrative related activities within the cost centre. Assist in coordinating other line functions activities within the cost centre.
• Coordinate property administration support services Keep sectional records. Advice staff. Advice staff on HR related matters.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate plus Higher Certificate in Public Administration / Human Resource Management (NQF level 5 as recognised by SAQA with no work experience.

DUTIES

• Render all administrative related activities within the cost centre. Assist in coordinating other line functions activities within the cost centre.
• Coordinate property administration support services Keep sectional records. Advice staff. Advice staff on HR related matters.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate plus Higher Certificate in Public Administration / Human Resource Management (NQF level 5 as recognised by SAQA with no work experience.

DUTIES

• Render all administrative related activities within the cost centre. Assist in coordinating other line functions activities within the cost centre.
• Coordinate property administration support services Keep sectional records. Advice staff. Advice staff on HR related matters.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate plus Higher Certificate in Public Administration / Financial Management / Accounting / Management Accounting (NQF level 5 as recognised by SAQA) with no work experience.

DUTIES

• Payroll administration. Administer Claims (S&T, overtime, cell phone) Verify and authorize claims on Persal.
• Administer commitment register for the District. Process payments of goods and services. Sound record keeping