Jobs Available at Free State Department of Community,Safety Roads and Transport

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA) in Built in Construction studies/Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification, specialising in Roads.
• Registered with the professional Body (such as the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Professions (SACQSP), etc.).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial level within the transport or built infrastructure environment. Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (no appointment shall be finalised without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS). Valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure compilation and implementation of a Provincial Roads infrastructure plan to promote accessibility, mobility and safety. Oversee major roads construction and maintenance projects.
• Manage the construction and maintenance of bridges, paved and unpaved roads through timeous preventative actions. Ensure and monitor implementation of the contractor development program and provide technical support to municipalities regarding road construction initiatives. Promote the implementation of capacity-building, empowerment, development and technical support services as per relevant norms and standards to all categories within the Chief Directorate unit. Manage road infrastructure and maintenance services at the District level.
• Manage road building material design and quality control. Ensure implementation of programmes relating to the upgrading of critical safety-related items within the road reserves. Ensure the development and implementation of policies that stimulate socio-economic growth as applicable to roads and transport infrastructure. Manage the provision of Road construction, material design, and quality control. Provide a general administrative support function through effective business/operational performance planning and reporting, as well as ensuring sound corporate governance mechanisms within the Chief Directorate.
• Ensure the running of the provincial abnormal permit office. Oversee and make sure that future planning for the development of future road network developments are made, ensure the upkeep and update of approvals for way leaves on the provincial road networks. Ensure the development of safe road infrastructure in rural and urban areas. Oversee the planning and execution of geometric and structural designs of roads and bridges. Manage civil engineers and facilitate processes for the integrated planning and development of road-related infrastructure.
• Provision of road planning administrative support service. Manage traffic engineering and road safety aspects in the development and maintenance of road infrastructure, and ensure effective provision of technical support services in the planning, design and management of road infrastructure. Ensure effective management of the resources of the Chief Directorate, i.e., manage human, financial and asset resources.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA) Bachelor's Degree in Public Management/ Social Science or Developmental Studies or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Understanding of the Civilian Oversight for Police Service Act, the South African Police Service Act, Crime Prevention Policy Practices and Criminal Justice Systems, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy, Constitution of RSA, the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act; in-depth knowledge of legislative prescripts governing the Safety and Security Sector, etc.
• Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (no appointment shall be finalised without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS). Valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Direct the provision of research, information analysis and conceptualisation services to the Provincial Secretariat. Direct the monitoring and evaluation of service delivery for all police service units in the FS Province, Address complaints against police service delivery at the provincial level with the SAPS Commissioner.
• Manage the development and maintenance of community structures. Represent the Provincial Secretariat for the Police at the Free State Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster. Provide guidance on the monitoring of policing legislation and policies to improve service delivery. Provide a strategy on the analysis of the performance of police in relation to the Departmental strategic plan, budget utilisation, and Ministerial priorities.
• Manage the oversight, monitoring and evaluation of police compliance to policies and legislation. Provide guidance on monitoring and ensuring SAPS compliance with legislation, policing policies and Ministerial directives. Manage reporting on SAPS implementation and compliance with the Domestic Violence Act to Parliament. Establish and manage the relationship between relevant stakeholders such as Civil Society, SAPS and other government Departments. Manage the development of strategies to monitor and evaluate police conduct and transformation.
• Manage the assessment of civil claims and disciplinary procedures for evaluating SAPS programs. Ensure the development of strategies, processes and procedures for evaluating SAPS programs. Development and implementation policies, strategies and programmes. Ensure effective and efficient management of resources within the Chief Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Science, Policing, Criminal Justice or relevant equivalent qualification. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Middle/Senior Managerial Level in crime prevention, research or safety management environment.
• Understanding of the Civilian Oversight for Police Service Act, the South African Police Service Act, Crime Prevention Policy Practices and Criminal Justice Systems, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy, the Constitution of RSA, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act; in-depth knowledge of legislative prescripts governing the Safety and Security Sector, etc. Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (no appointment shall be finalised without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS). Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Initiate, manage and implement the national crime and violence prevention programmes and strategies, promote and monitor an integrated approach towards Social Crime Prevention in the Province. Promote and monitor good Community Police Relations.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral stakeholder meetings and mobilise communities, NGO’s and interfaith/ traditional leaders on crime prevention/ community safety and the root causes thereof. Develop, implement, evaluate and monitor evidence-based crime prevention policies and strategies.
• Through the Chief Director: Civilian Secretariat for Police, provide policy advice to the Provincial Commissioner and oversight of policing. Roll out and support Community Policing Forums (CPFs) and Community Safety Forums (CSFs) at provincial and local levels. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of SAPS compliance with policies and service delivery in terms of crime prevention.
• Oversee community development initiatives, safety awareness campaigns, and provide strategic direction to the Directorate. Prepare and submit reports on operational activities of the Directorate. Represent the Department on various boards, committees and liaison structures between the various spheres of Government. Development and implementation policies, strategies and programmes. Ensure effective management of the resources of the Directorate, i.e., manage human, financial and asset resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA), i.e., Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Transport Management, Traffic Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or Social Sciences.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Middle/Senior Management Level. Experience in transport, traffic management or a safety environment. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Road Traffic Legislation, and Public Service Regulations. National Road Traffic Act and ARTO Regulations. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Managing the development and implementation of road traffic safety programmes. Coordination of shared Road Safety projects, partnering with NGO’s, SANRAL, Local Municipalities and other Provincial and National Departments. Oversee the planning and execution of special safety projects. Manage public educational campaigns, safety workshops, and road safety programmes targeted at schools, tertiary institutions and the general public. Promote public awareness and work with stakeholders on road safety initiatives.
• Assess the impact of road safety interventions. Develop and implement road safety policies, strategies and operational plans to meet the provincial and national targets. Identify, build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including school communities, private companies and Road Safety Forums. Oversee the functioning of the Road Safety forums in the Free State. Evaluate the performance of road safety officers and conduct impact analyses of road safety projects. Conduct research to identify hazardous locations and develop intervention strategies.
• Ensuring the successful implementation of the road safety decisions of MINMEC, RTMC, and the National Department of Transport. Manage Arrive Alive and Festive Season road safety projects. Overseeing the functioning of the traffic training college. Development of policies, strategies and programmes. Ensure effective management of the resources of the Directorate, i.e., manage human, financial and asset resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA) Batchelor-Degree in Transport Management, Traffic Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or Social Sciences or other related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level within the law enforcement or transport environment. Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and ARTO Regulations. Valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Overall responsibility for the management and coordination of all activities of road traffic control in the province. Develop and manage the joint traffic law enforcement strategies. Manage and coordinate the traffic law enforcement programmes and projects, including speed operations, roadblock planning with the National Traffic Police and ensure compliance with the National Road Traffic Act and ARTO Regulations.
• Develop strategies to ensure the reduction of road fatalities. Managing hazardous locations and overseeing the escorting of abnormal loads. Develop, implement and monitor provincial or local safety strategies, traffic management plans and policies.
• Direct and manage daily traffic and law enforcement operations, including supervision of traffic officers, provincial inspectors, etc. Oversee the regulation of transport, including monitoring operator licenses, permits, and ensuring compliance with public transport regulations. Ensure internal and external stakeholder management (eg South African Police Service, Municipal councils).
• Overseeing the management of traffic control centres (weighbridges), providing and maintaining law enforcement and order for all modes of transport by providing quality traffic policing services. Development of policies, strategies and programmes. Ensure effective management of the resources of the Directorate, i.e., manage human, financial and asset resources.