Openings Available at Roads Agency Limpopo SOC (RAL)

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation or Postgraduate/Honours degree in Public Administration A master’s degree at NQF 9 in a relevant field of study will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• 8-10 years’ experience working within a role of strategic planning and or business administration environment or similar. 5 years of which should be at a senior management level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation-wide strategic planning process and ensure alignment with shareholder expectations Design and implement robust Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting systems
• Oversee research initiatives including impact evaluations and operational studies Drive the development of corporate plans, annual performance plans, annual operational plans and performance reports
• Provide technical leadership and capacity building to staff Ensure compliance with government frameworks and institutional standards
• Coordination across divisions for planning, performance and monitoring Compiling and presenting reports to oversight bodies, Board committees and shareholder

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REQUIREMENTS:

• BTech/ BSc in Civil Engineering (Transportation) Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Registered or eligible to register as a Pr. Engineer or Pr. Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• 15 years relevant experience in roads infrastructure. The relevant experience must have a focus on road operations and maintenance With 5 years’ experience in project delivery and contract management (GCC) Driver’s licence and willingness to travel a must.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic Provincial Road Network planning. Participate discussions and decision-making to ensure the overall effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Provincial Road Network. Manage the development and implementation of relevant Maintenance and Operations strategies aligned to RAL’s strategic objectives, including network mobility (ITS), and road safety. Participate in discussions with other authorities impacted by projects e.g. Limpopo Provincial Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure/Municipalities/Eskom/Transnet/DMR/DEA.
• Development of Policies, Standards and Specifications: Manage the development and implementation of RAL’s policies, standards, specifications, and proforma procurement documentation provincially. Responsible for the development of RAL’s manual of procedures (MoPs) in relation to area of control and ensuring that it is updated in SAP and ITIS Participate in the approval of procedures by EXCO, and policies by the Board.
• Provincial oversight over Operations, Maintenance and Contractor Development: Proactively monitor the day-to-day operations of the Provincial Road Network, including the progress and management of all Maintenance and Operations projects Identify and investigate issues and areas of non-performance Monitor the effectiveness of Preventative Road maintenance to ensure that the condition of Provincial Roads is preserved Lead in the development of new ways of working (including the introduction of new technology) that maximise efficiency and effectiveness of road network operations, to the benefit of road users Identify and investigate cost saving initiatives Identify and develop opportunities to improve road user experience across the Provincial Road Network Monitor the implementation and track the effectiveness of various road safety programmes Oversee proper functioning of Statutory Control in terms of RAL policies Track and report on transformation targets with regards to appointment of sub-contractors (local SMME’s) across Maintenance and Operations.

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QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering or Bachelor of Laws/LLB A post-graduate related qualification will be an added advantage. Must be an admitted Advocate or Attorney 10 years’ minimum working experience. 5 years minimum experience in a similar role in an executive office management environment.
• Should be able to demonstrate an understanding of best practices in corporate governance. Broad knowledge of government policies, legislation and regulatory regime applicable to RAL. Understanding of the various support functions, activities and roles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Office Management. Responsible for the smooth running of the office of the CEO, ensuring coordination across the organisation and managing the CEO’s communications and preparations for key meetings. Serve as the link between the CEO, the Executive Team, Internal Audit, Company Secretariat and the Regional Managers. Coordinate activities and the functioning of the Executive Team and management committee. Provide clear direction on strategic goals, translating and prioritising them into business and performance measures.
• Oversee coordination of all reporting to the CEO from performance, projects and departments, prepare pre-meeting briefings, productivity and wellness programmes. Undertake research on key matters and ensure actions are completed. Manage performance, productivity, development and well-being of employees reporting to the CEO’s office. Uphold sound leadership and people management practices. Conduct quality assurance inspections across teams to ensure that all work conducted is in accordance with the required standards and complies with defined processes and procedures.
• Ensure effective functioning of the office with emphasis on administrative documentation and management support. Work closely with the Executive Assistants to monitor and review the CEO’s time to focus on strategic priorities, ensuring they have ‘whitespace’ to think and reflect and are not spending too much time in tactical meetings. o Coordinate with others across the organisation to manage the CEO’s time well, ensuring there is always an agenda for meetings and that the meeting corresponds with the CEO’s quarterly and annual priorities, and delegating tasks to other Executive Team members where relevant.
• Ensure efficient and effective follow-through and quick turnaround times on queries and email correspondence. Support the CEO to manage confidential matters effectively and ensure all communications are handled sensitively. Organise regular catch ups with all regional managers, the Executive Team and to strategies and look forward to longer-term priorities, as well as keeping the CEO informed of actions taken to implement quarterly priorities. Maintain a register with adequate controls for all memorandums submitted to CEO for approval with follow through to ensure memos are distributed timeously to Executives and Company Secretariat. Co-ordinate responses and submissions for Parliamentary Questions.

Stakeholder Management: Management of the coordination between the CEO and key stakeholders such as:

• Chair of the Board
• Chairs of Board subcommittees The Board
• The Shareholder and HOD for Limpopo
• Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure (LDPWRI) o Limpopo Provincial Legislature and oversight Committees such as SCOPA o Other Sector Departments at a Provincial and National spheres of government o National Treasury; and o Auditor General. o Strategic Partners (Mines) through PPP. In compliance with RAL protocol, build influential and sustainable relationships with relevant policymakers and stakeholders across various parts and all three levels of government (including regulatory bodies) and the private sector (including industry bodies/associations) as well as internally. Convene high-level business meetings and make presentations at events and conferences on RAL’s objectives and strategies under the direction of the CEO. Prepare briefings for calls, pulling together material from across the organisation. Review quality of all submissions for CEO signature.
• Organisational strategy and Business Plan: Contribute towards the development of the long-term strategy and business plan of the organisation. Actively translate the RAL strategy and plan and cascade the targets into operational plans for the Office of the CEO. Review and draft operational frameworks, policies and procedures to govern procedural compliance and develop and implement effective office management systems. Develop procedures, systems and mechanisms to ensure the effective delivery of services within the Office of the CEO. Ensure that mitigating factors are outlined and embarked on to effectively manage the identified risks. Review, identify and advise the CEO of operational inefficiencies and required improvements to ensure delivery of operational projects and alignment with the strategy. Continuously engage with the relevant Executives to ensure the alignment of projects.
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management: In collaboration with the Company Secretariat, Internal Audit and the Executive responsible for legal, risk and compliance division: o Uphold sound corporate governance principles in day-to-day operations. o Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies and procedures to identify and mitigate risks and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. o Develop risk mitigation plans to mitigate reputational and other risks in the Office of the CEO.
• Financial and Budget Management: Support the preparation, control and monitoring of the Budget for the Office of the CEO so that expenditure is in line with RAL’s financial requirements. Implement cost savings interventions in the Office of the CEO.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) a must. Admission as an Attorney / Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. Registration as a member in Good Standing with the Legal Practice Council.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage 10 years’ post-admission experience as an Attorney / Advocate /Legal Advisor, of which must have been in, or (in the case of a practising attorney) rendering professional legal services to the Public Sector. Experience in drafting, interpreting and managing contracts.
• Experience in public procurement laws and procedures, litigation management, land use management, contract law, corporate law and alternative dispute resolution. Driver’s licence. Computer skills (MS Office software programmes).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Provide confidential legal advisory services to support the Chief Executive Officer. Conduct routine legal research and compile legal briefs and legal opinions. Drawing up documents (including correspondence, policies, reports and contracts). Budgetary planning and reporting on the divisional expenditure.
• Liaising with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, as well as legislative and regulatory requirements. Carry out requests for information from attorneys and internal stakeholders to answer related questions and concerns and collate requisite information. Attend to consultations with Attorneys and Advocates, as and when required.
• Rendering of legal services pertinent to the nature of business of RAL. Administration and management of contracts. Management of legal claims and litigations to which RAL is a party. Update the contracts register, and schedule of claims and litigations on a monthly basis Constantly evaluate, monitor and update the existing legal processes in RAL to optimise legal advisory services rendered to the entity and to management and make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer, where inefficiencies are identified.
• Provide business units with legal advice, following the appropriate procedures. Prepare legal opinions for consideration by the Chief Executive Officer. Understand and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory frameworks applicable to RAL. Provide legal advice on disputes with external third parties.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Develop and review draft contracts Ensure that RAL and its service providers discharge their contractual obligations. Review and update the contract register on a quarterly basis. Ensure that all contractual obligations arising from the appointment of service providers are complied with.
• Ensure relevant and timeous recording of legal information (updating and diarizing on each file). Draft and update RAL’s policies and procedures insofar as they relate to Legal Services. Ensure that Executive Management are aware of any relevant legislation or regulation affecting RAL. Peruse, review and vet agreements RAL concludes with external third parties. Liaise with attorneys representing RAL in legal matters and give them instructions.
• Participate in negotiations between RAL and external third parties, as and when necessary. Prepare quarterly and annual schedules of claims and litigations and present these to the relevant Committee of the Board. Update, on a quarterly basis, the Legal Services contracts register. Ensure alternative dispute resolution with service providers rendering services or selling goods to RAL. Manage legal risks. Handle audit findings relating to the Office of Chief Legal Counsel.
• Render legal advisory services to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management. Manage litigations to which RAL is a party and MVA claims lodged by motorists using RAL roads. Draft charge sheets. Represent the employer at disciplinary enquiries/CCMA. Carry-out workplace investigations and recommend resolutions to employee problems, issues, and concerns.
• Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to Labour relations or Labour contracts. Assess the divisional structure of the Office of the Chief Legal Counsel and recommend changes thereto, where necessary. Ensure qualified staff, with the right mix of skills is appointed in the unit. Ensure efficient reporting structures are in place.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Auditing/Accounting Postgraduate or Master’s Degree in Auditing/Risk Management/Management Accounting fields or a relevant equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• 8-10 years in accounting/auditing or related field, of which 5 years should be in a management position Registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) All relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service, including the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, the Labour Relations Act 

KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS:

• Strategic oversight and Business unit planning: Develop and manage control processes and procedures associated with the formulation of the Audit plan and programme Ensure that financial and operations audits are conducted within the department in accordance with prescribed audit processes and procedures Apply a risk-based approach to setting of the Audit Plan Develop an Internal Audit strategy aligned to the business strategy Develop a strategy execution plan and implement Develop and maintain an independent relationship with clients, group leadership Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the internal audit system related to governance, effectiveness and efficiency of controls and operations and compliance with legislation Manage the conduct of consulting engagements within RAL to address internal audit matters Co-ordinate and compile regular reports to the CEO and, Board on all aspects of RAL audit practices.
• Governance and Compliance Advisory Services: Provide an objective advisory and assurance service and assist managers in identifying areas needing improvement to address compliance and governance issues Manage follow-up audits to assess whether agreed solutions between internal audit and management are being implemented and report deviations where required Respond to queries/ questions, through the collection of factual information and/ or presenting and elaborating on findings to substantiate outcomes Disseminate guidance and information on specific key performance areas and requirements associated with the Audit program and procedures Respond to queries/ questions, through the collection of factual information and/ or presenting and elaborating on findings to substantiate outcomes Compile reports on the results of internal audit exercises and report to the CEO and Board on audit findings and recommendations to ensure informed decision-making in audit-related matters Provide an annual holistic opinion on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, control, and governance processes to the organisation.
• Audit Plan, Compliance Monitoring, and Reporting: Oversee and monitor compliance with laid down financial and procurement policies and standard operating procedures Analyse accounting recordings and reconciliation sequences related to revenue and expenditure transactional activities against policy and procedures Evaluate the adequacy and capability of internal controls to identify deviations from guidelines and procedures Prepare comments and opinions on observations of specific processes, procedures, controls, and systems Manage and oversee the implementation of Audit processes to determine irregularities or non-compliance Receive Audit Committee reports and analyse the scope and nature of the investigations Formulate and check the validity of all audit methodologies using sample audits Prepare comments, opinions, and conclusions in respect of the investigation and audit findings Ensure that the status, strategy, resources, knowledge, and skills of the internal audit department are aligned and are consistent with the organisation’s objectives and governance policy.
• Management of external providers: Manage a good and professional working relationship with all external service providers Ensure the provision of proficient internal audit investigation services by service providers. Co-ordinate and manage the audit scope and plans with all service providers Analyse, report and provide advice on financial and audit dealings of RAL Review the work done and reports for quality assurance. Review and evaluate any audit reports and recommendations jointly with the Audit Committee.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours or postgraduate in civil engineering or equivalent 5-10 years experience in monitoring compliance to statutory requirements on roads related matters Driver’s licence Computer literacy Willingness to travel Proven experience of statutory control on roads related matters and other related legislation and policies.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Coordinate, present and motivate the unit business plan and budget Develop and assess new standards and methodologies relating to safety In accordance with the business plan and yearly budget, develop objectives for the unit, which satisfy the safety criteria and guidelines Provide inputs to Exco through the General Manager (GM) Planning and Design for business plans
• Recommend changes to the organisation structure (own unit to meet strategic needs Ensure the right mix of skills and staff is appointed Ensure efficient reporting structures are in place Develop and implement reporting and control systems Evaluate and monitor the existing processes to optimise staff, equipment and process efficiency and reliability Ensure relevant and timeous recording of information Ensure staff capacity planning to produce sufficient outputs to meet programmes in the most cost effective and professional way
• Ensure meetings on internal communication takes place in the unit Communicate with and inform own staff of relevant information, including policy and standards Attend to employee relations and safety matters both internally and externally Report to management/Exco on all issues related to the unit. Develop a team-based culture Develop staff plans Empower staff by ensuring training and development takes place
• Review staff performance against objectives and determine further training needs Ensure control systems are in place to measure the most relevant activities and processes Regularly measure and correlate performance against standards Manage performance correction when required Ensure payments are received for billboards Manage and control statutory requirements related to the provincial road network Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and regulations in all projects being executed by RAL and other outside institutions Establish and maintain a database of all wayleaves issued by RAL 
• Control road reserves: Control access & wayleaves o Enforce road development regulations on roads & road reserves o Ensure that applicants such as Eskom, filling stations, and others) obtain the necessary authorizations for access to provincial roads and road reserves, in compliance with applicable legislation and RAL policies. o Liaise with relevant clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance with requirements. Develop policies, procedures and systems related to statutory control requirements of RAL Compile specifications, norms and standards Review and evaluate all plans compiled by the section or unit Manage and monitor the services of independent consultants Establish and maintain a database for service providers.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies (majoring in Stakeholder Management or International Relations).
• 3-year functional experience in Media Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, and Communications Services (Brand, Marketing and Advertising).
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Write quality news articles and features Proofread and edit other articles and features into plain English. Distribute media releases/statements to external stakeholders (media). Identify communications opportunities and appropriate communication interventions by the Agency. Perform any other media relations responsibility assigned by the supervisor. Supporting the administration of the organisation’s Media WhatsApp group platform.
• Coordination of the media interviews schedule. Implement social media strategy through research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification. Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, videos) that builds meaningful connections and clarifies the position of the Agency. Set up and optimise company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of the Agency’s social media content. Identify and capitalise on opportunities to positively promote and represent the organisation externally. Ensuring the video content is uploaded on the relevant social media platform and on time, specifically, YouTube. Involvement in publication development and execution for media dissemination.
• Monitor media coverage on all newsstand app platforms. Implement media activation at events. Erecting branding material at events and ensuring promotional material is correctly placed and positioned for media capturing. Setting up event venues for media attendance as per the required specifications set by the supervisor. Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Promoting the corporate identity (CI) and image of the organisation. Coordinating the branding and promotional material for media positioning.
• Keeping record of the branding and promotional material in stock. Ensuring the storeroom for branding and promotional material for media activations is neatly kept and that all items are correctly stored. Ensuring that promotional material and branding items are washed regularly. Participating in the development of brochures and folders for internal and external purposes (media press pack). Updating of the intranet and website content through IT. Ensuring relevant content is on the intranet.
• Coordinate all the internal communications related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Perform administrative duties including making travel arrangements. Attend set meetings of the unit, capturing minutes and completing status reports thereof. Building excellent relationships with colleagues to maintain cordial rapport. Attend to any other task assigned by the supervisor.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or B. Tech with majors in Accounting, or Internal Auditing 5 years working experience in finance and internal auditing.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Develop and review financial policies Develop and review the delegation’s framework. Review supply chain management transactions to confirm adherence to regulations. Develop and update the quarterly unwanted expenditure report
• Prepare submission for the condonement of irregular expenditure by Treasury Review and update the Fruitless, Wasteful and Irregular Expenditure policy Develop Internal Audit and Auditor-General Action plan
• Compile a monthly progress report on the AG action plan. Present the monthly progress report on the action plan to EXCO.
• Present the monthly progress report on the action plan to the Audit Steering Committee. Coordinate and report on the implementation of the internal audit action plan, AGSA action plan and Risk management.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Management Accounting or Financial Accounting (NQF 7) a must. CIMA and other higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in management accounting at a supervisory/and or middle management level. Strong IT skills and Computer literacy – at least intermediate Excel skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Annual Budget Compilation: o Drive the process: Plan the budget and execute the budget process o Receive the numbers from the divisions/units
• Check for correctness and interrogate. Ensure that the budget is in line with 3-year plan.
• Check that all the expense lines have been budgeted for (Operational)
• (Overall budget – CFO for sign-off via the Manager Corporate Finance).
• Half-yearly budget review: Check budget against actual o Reallocate from one budget line to another in line with budget policy if requested by divisions/units.
• Budget re-allocations (e.g. Advertising expense line with sub-lines):  Re-allocate between lines in accordance with policy. Update budget forecast monthly Management accounts: Do year-on-year and month-on-month comparisons Compare budget and actual
• Establish reasons for overspending with divisions/units if required Completion and submission of IYMR to Treasury and LDPWRI Prepare Database (1st, 2nd & final draft)
• Give inputs for portfolio committee and Bilateral meetings Compile ad hoc reports when requested (e.g. Treasury report on invoices paid only after 30 days and reasons)
• Reporting to improve business relations such as long outstanding pay-outs Report on specific areas as required Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• B. Com Accounting (Honours) degree (NQF level 8) or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or equivalent Professional qualification will be an added advantage (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA.
• 5 years work experience in a finance environment as an accountant (Financial accounting ).
• Experience in preparing financial statements using CaseWare or any equivalent system Experience in preparing GRAP compliant financial statements Experience in payroll. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (for both audit and submission to Treasury) and other relevant reports. Perform financial reporting functions, including the accounts payables, accounts receivables, revenue, cashbook, payroll, bank reconciliation, general ledgers, fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Plan and manage the annual accounts closure within agreed timeframes. Coordinate the RAL’s annual audit with the independent auditors. Prepare and submit annual audit file. Preparing and managing RAL’s tax matters. Ensure the preparation and review of financial reconciliation.
• Review of the General ledger and the Trial balance. Ensure payments are made as per the RAL policy. Manage capital and administration commitments. Preparation of the Assets register. Implement financial management policies and procedures to ensure internal control and sound financial practices.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting. Analyse changes to accounting standards and legislations to investigate the impact on the organisation and implement changes affecting RAL if required. Prepare GRAP compliant financial statements. To ensure compliance with PFMA and treasury regulations.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and safety management or construction in health and safety management.
• Certificate(s) or Short courses in safety management or project management or Construction health and safety management or any health and safety related short courses certificates will be an added advantage Registration with an OHS related statutory/ professional body is a must
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in health and safety management 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Coordinate, present and motivate the unit’s business plan and budget. Develop the unit’s business objectives and make a presentation at the divisional level. Develop and assess new standards and methodologies relating to health and safety. Develop objectives for the unit. Give inputs towards budget compilation. Compile budgetary requirements for involvement of H&S Consultants.
• Recommend changes to the organisation structure to meet strategic needs. Ensure the right mix of skills and staff is appointed. Ensure efficient reporting structures are in place. Recommend and implement reporting and control systems. Develop policies, procedures and systems related to H&S requirements for RAL. Evaluate and monitor the existing processes to optimise staff, equipment and process efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure relevant and timeous recording of information. Ensure staff capacity planning to produce sufficient outputs to meet programmes in the most cost-effective and professional way. Ensure meetings on internal communication take place in the unit. Communicate with and inform own staff of relevant information including policy, and latest developments. Attend to employee relations and H&S matters.
• Liaise with relevant departments and stakeholders in order to ensure compliance. Report to management on all relevant issues Develop a team-based culture. Develop staff plans. Empower staff by ensuring training and development take place in accordance with the training plan. Review staff performance (three monthly) against objectives and determine further training needs. Set new control procedures and strategies when required. Set performance standards for: Report/assessment output, Quality, Health and safety, and People.
• Regularly measure and correlate performance against standards: Take corrective action, e.g., in case of customer complaints. Manage performance correction when required. Implement policies, practices and procedures that control and govern health and safety. Manage and monitor the services of independent H&S Consultants appointed by RAL, also regarding compliance and statutory requirements.
• Quality assurance: Receive documents and check info in accordance with what happens on site and ensure quality of report. Develop H&S implementation plan. Revise and maintain the database for H&S Consultants. Compile specifications, norms, and standards, and evaluate H&S management.
• Manage Independent Health and Safety Consultants (H&SC): Monitor the service of for compliance with H&S plan and policy. Ensure that H&SC has relevant expertise in the area of managing H&S aspects associated with road development projects. Ensure that H&SC has the ability to produce thorough, readable and informative reports.
• Liaise with various government departments (e.g., Department of Labour, Department of Mining and Resources/MME Health and Safety, etc.) and other relevant departments to agree on issues of H&S compliance and procedural guidelines.
• Liaise with all relevant departments and stakeholders in order to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements. Advise RAL on H&S issues associated with its projects. Implement RAL’s H&S policy. Implement the decisions made during the planning and design phases. Manage and monitor compliance with statutory requirements on H&S in the provisioning of roads infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and regulations in all projects being executed by RAL. Enforce implementation of H&S impact management policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards – also regarding accommodation at contract site (compliance with health standards e.g., hygiene and potable water) risk management. Compile and prepare reports to the Manager: Health and Safety. Manage the database of submissions to and from RAL to all stakeholders. Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences majoring in Developmental studies or community development. Postgraduate in developmental studies/community development will be an added advantage
• 5 years working experience working in a stakeholder relations environment. Driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Knowledge of Limpopo’s traditional, cultural diversity and ability to speak at least two (2) of Limpopo’s local languages.
• Extensive understanding of the business of RAL and the value it adds to the economy of Limpopo Province. Willingness to work beyond office hours. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

•  Develop Social and Institutional Development (SID) project plan for identifying projects. Liaise or interact with various stakeholders. o Implement the stakeholder management strategy.  Develop a specific plan for SID contractors per project.
•  Attend and conduct SID awareness workshops.  Update, monitor stakeholder and project communities’ acceptance of projects.  Facilitate the closure certificate for SID consultants. Advise/verify information during tender sight inspections. Attend project meetings. Facilitate briefing sessions after appointment of SID consultants. Check the capacity of the consultant’s resources. Identify potential SID consultants. Inspect sites with stakeholders and project team.
• Ensure that reports by consultants comply with standards. Perform quality assurance of SID reports. Attend to Steering Committee reports and SID Management Programme reports for submission to the relevant stakeholder departments. Facilitate and identify community requirements, in addition to the SID authorisations received, i.e. relocate graves etc. Receive monitoring reports and act on findings to ensure compliance. Receive and verify completed tasks against claims made by SID consultants.
• Resolving disputes in projects as and when the need arises. Contribute towards realistic budgeting. Compile stakeholder consultation report and participate in the stakeholder department committee. Ensure public participation in SID meetings. Act as representative on behalf of RAL at Steering Committee and community meetings.
• File records and maintain the RAL database for submissions, invoices received monthly. Monitor meeting reports, progress reports and financial reports. Attend to correspondence from the consultants involved in communities. Write project reports. Reconcile budget with payments. Monitor performance in accordance with the budget.
• Collect data and develop a database regarding consultant costs. Advise consultants and contractors regarding community and stakeholder queries regarding matters of a SID nature. Attend to any problem areas regarding SID matters. Coordination of other Institutional and Social Development project related activities, as and when required. Facilitate training needs assessment. Facilitate implementation of CETA accredited training Advice on skills development.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Environmental Sciences/ Management/ Natural Sciences (NQF 7)
• 4 years work experience in the environmental management field Driver’s license and willingness to travel are a must Professional Body registration with SACNASP or EAPASA will be an added advantage. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Ensure environmental planning forms are completed for projects at the design phase. Screen the required environmental authorisations. Provide technical inputs at Design presentation meetings. Conduct site inspection to determine environmental aspects and impacts per project. Rate the level of significance of impacts per project with applicable environmental management tools Attend pre-application meetings with the stakeholder department to verify applicable environmental tools
• Ensuring the application for Environmental authorisations for EIA-listed activities applicable to the road/bridges and borrow pits in each project. Monitor the online application process for the GA/WULA for water uses. Ensuring the application for the tree removal permit Manage/Oversee the utilisation and rehabilitation process of borrow pits Develop and implement plans to raise awareness for project teams (contractor, engineer).
• Liaise with stakeholder department for assistance on awareness of the Damage Causing Animals (DCA), The Big 5, Reptiles (Snakes, Crocodiles) Manage Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) to adhere to the stipulated EIA process and time frames. Ensure that reports and applications compiled by EAP comply with statutory requirements. Ensure that EAP can produce thorough, readable, and informative reports
• Conduct workshops on environmental management tools and terms of reference outlining the roles and responsibilities of the EAP Ensure that each project has a site-specific construction EMP Monitor compliance with the EMP and the conditions of the Environmental authorisations and permits Ensure major environmental pollution incidents are promptly addressed. Engage with stakeholder departments, traditional authorities, and interested and affected parties during the EIA process.
• Conduct joint inspection with the compliance and enforcement units from DWS, LEDET, DMRE Liaise with various government departments (e.g., DFFE, DWS, DMRE), and other relevant departments to agree on issues of environmental compliance and procedural guidelines before and after project implementation. Ensure interested and affected parties are notified about the environmental authorisations issued. Assist the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) with stakeholder consultation for EIA processes
• Ensure that EAP environmental assessment practitioners have access to adequate information systems to preserve data Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma Urban/Town Planning or Regional Planning and Land Surveyor or equivalent Registration with SACPLAN/SAGC/relevant body as(candidate).
• 3 years’ experience (roads). Driver’s license and willingness to travel is a must. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Evaluate and processing applications for change in Land use (Rezoning, Township establishment, building line encroachments, Subdivision of land) Evaluate and processing applications of access to (Business sites, Filling stations, Farm accesses)
• Evaluate and processing of Wayleave applications (Telkom, Eskom, Pipelines, Optic Fibre, Conveyor Belts and Pedestrian Bridges, Advertisement Boards)
• Evaluate and process the applications of safety measures: roads signs, speed humps etc, Evaluate and processing applications for temporary road closures (Blasting and Sports activities Identify and reporting of illegal structures and illegal accesses
• Secretarial functions for the Regional Roads Board:  Write letters of invite to meetings o Take minutes at meetings. o Ensure payment of Board Members are processed. Filing of applications received and processed Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology. Postgraduate qualification in relevant field will be an added advantage
• 3 to 5 years working experience in HR, inclusive of experience in performance management systems, staff training & development, bursaries, internships, and recruitment. Computer literacy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Coordinate training needs as per personal development plans. Coordinate internal and external training initiatives as required. Analyse needs and maintain the annual skills development plan. Ensure that training is scheduled according to plan and attended by the target groups. Develop and implement the induction programme.
• Coordinate and manage performance management system for RAL through policy implementation and completion of performance agreements, performance charters, training plans and conducting bi-annual reviews. Facilitate the rewarding of excellent performers in accordance with the incentive scheme policy. Administer internal and external bursaries and ensure bursary contracts are in place.
• Recover debt arising from bursary recipients as and when required. Take minutes for the Bursary Committee, PMS Committee and EE Committee. Attend to bursary queries with students and employees. Assist in the recruitment and selection processes. Participate in the changes to the organisation structure to meet strategic needs for planning.
• Facilitate the updating of job descriptions as and when required. Prepare and provide reports to the HR Manager Ensure accurate record keeping of HR information. Monitor, develop and manage employee wellness programmes of RAL (as determined annually.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, or Business Management, or Logistics or Economics 2 years’ relevant experience Provisional body registration with CIPS/ SAPICS will be an added advantage. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Ensure compliance: o Regarding risk e.g. ensure appointment letter in writing for attending meeting. Coordinate bid committee meetings.
• Ensure adherence to tender procedures such as obtaining the: o Required signatures o Oath of Secrecy and Declaration of Interest.
• Assist with compiling reports and memorandums Assist with reviewing and closing of bids and quotations
• Ensure adherence to procedures regarding compliance e.g. obtaining 3 quotes (Liaise with the Acquisition Officer)
• Receive and record requisitions e.g. Administer deviations and facilitate approvals Tender bulleting and newspaper ads – ensure that results are published in the same media Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required Publishing of awards on provincial tender bulletin, e-tender and CIDB.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12. National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in information management Relevant Training or Certificate in Records Management.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Records Management Driver’s licence will be an added advantage. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Open and close files Print labels and mark files Create paper files and file per project Open divisional and project files. After completion of the project, archive files into boxes.
• Create new covers when required. Register final successful tender, in tender register File tender document in project file Open and date stamp mail
• Record all incoming mail in the register Hand over the mail register book to the Messenger for delivery Outgoing mail: Register envelopes, supply stamps, record in and outgoing register and hand over to Messenger Speed courier: Obtain cash from Cashier and arrange for courier delivery. Attend to any other relevant and reasonable task as and when required.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Receive visitors Establish reason for visit Phone the appropriate employee and make arrangements according to procedure.
• Perform administrative duties such as typing as and when requested Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.