Jobs Available at Department of Transport

REQUIREMENTS   :

•  A qualification at NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Transport and Logistics Management / Transport Management/ Transport Economics / Public Administration with minimum of 5 year’s working experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the aviation sector.
• Knowledge and skills: Understanding of global and regional aviation landscape. Thorough understanding of the role of aviation in the national economy. Thorough understanding of the international civil aviation system and the role of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). An understanding of regional initiatives as embodied by the African Union (AU) and the new partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), SADC Civil Aviation Committee, SADC Aviation Safety Organisation, etc. Negotiation and problem-solving skills.

DUTIES   :  

• Maintain and enhance South Africa’s position on bilateral air transport. Manage all aspects relating to licensing and permits, safety and security.
• Participate in project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department and South Africa. Manage the resources of the Directorate.

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 REQUIREMENTS   :  

• A   qualification   at   NQF   7   qualification   as   recognised   by   SAQA   in   Civil Engineering with a minimum working experience of 5 years at a middle/senior managerial level within the road infrastructure development field

DUTIES   :  

• Develop   road   asset   management   performance   indicators.   Conduct   and maintain an audit of existing road asset management systems. Determine and set minimum standards and requirements for road asset management systems at all levels of authority. Enter into memorandum of understanding with road authorities for timely upgrading of information on pavement, gravel and bridge management   systems   in   line   with framework   and   funding   requirements.
• Mobilise funding sources to ensure authorities are able to update information on their systems. Develop the South African road asset management policy and guidelines. Develop and manage a centralized road asset management system. Manage and coordinate road infrastructure safety audits and quality assurance. Coordinate a safety audit strategy and framework with all key role players   and   stakeholders.   Manage   and   monitor   the   implementation   of infrastructure safety audits. Manage road quality assurance and traffic signage. Coordinate   disaster   management   programmes.  
• Develop road sector and disaster preparedness and response plans. Develop road resource inventory database. Maintain liaison with provinces on and treasury on funding for disaster relief. Manage the resources of the Directorate. Provide guidance and adequate support to staff and ensure capacity development of staff in the Directorate.   Ensure   compliance   with   all   administrative   requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the Directorate.
• Establish and maintain governance and administrative system's continuity within the work of the Directorate. Ensure performance agreements are in line with business plan. Prepare and submit implementation plans. Authorise expenditure. Monitor quality control of work. Ensure the compilation of the annual report, annual performance plan and strategic plan of the Directorate. Monitor budget levels. Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work. Ensure monitoring & evaluation is carried out in all areas of the Directorate.

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REQUIREMENTS   :  

• A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level within the   road infrastructure development   field. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement the Business Continuity Ethics and Compliance Risk Management Frameworks, Strategies and Protocols. Define the internal and external context and stakeholders of the department. Develop and implement methodologies, models and systems. Facilitate the development of the business continuity plan with other role players within the department ensuring alignment with the emergency plan and disaster recovery plan. Plan, coordinate and implement policies, controls processes and procedures. Conduct business impact analysis identifying threats in various business units.
• Coordinate with other relevant directorates for the implementation of ethics programs in the department. Coordinate the identification of ethics risks in the department. Institutionalize and facilitate the embedding of the ethics,Business Continuity and Compliance Management in the department.
• Establish and maintain an ethical philosophy and culture within the department. Conduct awareness and training programmes on ethics management, business continuity management and compliance management to capacitate officials. Coordinate the various operational committees (Ethics Committee, Business Continuity Response Committee).
• Coordinate the activities of the Business Continuity Response Committee and perform the Secretariat function. Coordinate the activities of the Ethics Management Committee and perform the Secretariat function. Coordinate the reporting by the various committees to the Risk Management Committee, the progress on the various components. Identify the relevant training needs for the committee members.
• Compile reports for the committees. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the business continuity management framework and embedded practices. Assess the effectiveness of the business continuity management process. Compile a review report and present reports to relevant committees. Guide and oversee business continuity management process.
• Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate. Monitor and ensure effective and efficient co-ordination of activities. Provide input into the Budget of the Directorate. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
• Compile, maintain and monitor the sub-directorate’s strategic, annual performance plan / operational plans. Manage the assets of the Sub directorate

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REQUIREMENTS   :  

• A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Risk Management /Auditing with three 3 years’ experience at a management or Assistant Director level in Risk Management or Compliance or Ethics and Business Continuity Management. 

DUTIES : 

• Develop, implement and maintain a risk management system. Provide support Risk Management Committee, Ethics Management Committee and Combined Assurance Forum. Conduct Capacity building initiatives. Implement Business Continuity, Compliance Management, Combined Assurance and Ethics Management Review of the Ethics Management framework, Business Continuity Management framework, Combined Assurance framework and Compliance Management framework.
• Develop and implementation of the Compliance universe, Compliance Management plan, Combined Assurance Plan and Business Continuity plan. Prepare quarterly reports for Compliance Management, Combined Assurance forum and Business Continuity forum to Risk Management, Audit Committee and EXCO. Facilitate awareness programmes for Business Continuity, Ethics Management, Compliance
• Management and Combined Assurance. Provide administrative support to the Directorate.

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REQUIREMENTS   :  

• A recognised NQF level 6 qualification by SAQA in Office Management and Technology/   Secretariat/   Management   Assistant/   Public   Management/ Administration/ Business Management with 2 years’ experience in rendering support service to senior management.

DUTIES :

• Provide a support services to the Chief Director; Answer and record telephone/facsimile/email activity on behalf of the Chief Director as well as screen calls;
• Record and deal with queries from public and personnel in the department; create a database of clients with respect to contact information, line of business and other information. Attend to documentation (filing, tracking, update and disposal thereof); Receive documentation, acknowledge receipt, apply file number/ allocation, record data into computer system, file appropriately;
• Perform document tracking for all documentation; Keep record of incoming and outgoing documents. Perform general office administration; Sent and receive faxes, email receive and dispatch items and do photocopying; obtain relevant quotes and order supplies; Type letters, agendas, minutes and other correspondences as necessary.
• Assist in organising meeting, workshops, seminars and conferences. Prepare for meetings (arrange venues, refreshments, equipment’s copy relevant literature; Buy refreshments supplies for the office. Chief User Clerk; Complete and sign VAS 2 forms; Order stationery, equipment and furniture for the office; Monitor office orders