Vacancies at Department of Transport

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF (Level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering / Transport Economics / Transport and Logistics Management/ Transport Management/ Maritime Studies / Mechanical Engineering / Law/ Public Management / Administration / Policy Studies with at least 10 years’ relevant experience at a senior management level in the transport sector.
• Certificate of successful completion of the National School of Government Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Programme (submitted prior to appointment).

DUTIES :

• Coordinate and render effective, efficient strategic support and administrative services to the Minister and Department; Coordinate delivery of the Department's strategic goals through an integrated programme management approach. Oversee the provision of effective corporate management service to the DoT. Oversee the provision of effective financial management services which are in line with treasury prescripts and prescribed accounting principles.
• Oversee the provision of sound internal audit, risk and fraud investigation services as well as strategic planning and cluster coordination for the Department. Oversee the integration of cross model transport planning and facilitate the development and transformation of the transport industry; Ensure provision of effective research, monitoring and evaluation of modal transport policies and strategies. Ensure the provision of national innovative research and development programme, monitor and evaluate the performance of the transport sector and coordinate the formulation of environmental policies and strategies.
• Oversee the facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of a safe, reliable and efficient integrated rail network; Oversee the development and alignment of rail legislation, policies and strategies with DoT strategic objectives and international norms and standards. Provide guidance on the development of an integrated transportation network with sectors in the built environment and economic development. Oversee the development, maintenance and updating of infrastructure funding and coordinate funding needs.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of safe, reliable and integrated road infrastructure and passenger transport systems; Oversee the alignment of roads public entities with DoT performance management system. Oversee the regulation of road safety and traffic management. Provide leadership for the coordination of planning, development and implementation of a sustainable reliable integrated road infrastructure network.
• Provide leadership in coordinating the development and implementation of safe, economically viable integrated and reliable air transport and infrastructure; Oversee the development of internationally competitive regulatory framework for civil aviation. Oversee the planning and development of an integrated aviation infrastructure and industry with an effective international and regional regulatory framework. Provide leadership in coordinating the development and implementation of safe, economically viable integrated and reliable maritime transport and infrastructure.
• Oversee the development and alignment of legislation, policies and strategies with DoT strategic objectives and international norms. Oversee the implementation of policy and legislation for safety, security and maritime environmental protection and participate in the bilateral process as defined.
• Provide leadership in coordinating safe, reliable effective, efficient integrated and environmentally friendly public transport systems; Oversee the development and maintenance of policy, legislation and regulation and coordinate and facilitate the implementation thereof. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the rural, scholar and non-motorised transport strategies. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF (Level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Transport and Logistics Management/ Transport Management/ Transport Economics/ Civil Engineering / Law/ Aeronautical Engineering/ Business Management/ Public Management/ Administration/ Policy Studies with 8 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in the aviation sector. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the development of internationally competitive regulatory framework for civil aviation; Review, analyse and develop civil aviation policies and legislation in support of international standards and DoT strategic objective. Facilitate and manage a competent function that promotes South Africa’s aviation interests whilst fulfilling its international obligations.
• Ensure the provision of aviation economic analysis, regulation and strategies for industry development; Put in place strategies to manage the development of the aviation industry and freight logistics. Regulate and direct aviation industry promotion and capacity development. Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the impact of aviation safety, security and environmental regulatory framework; Ensure effective implementation of safety and security regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of aviation environmental protection frameworks. Provide strategic and secretariat services to South African Search and Rescue (SASAR). Represent South Africa at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council; Participate in council meetings and ensure South Africa’s interests are protected. Participate in project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department; Manage the planning and or implementation of projects.
• Develop methods to monitor projects or area progress and provide corrective solutions if necessary. Manage the resources of the Branch; Provide guidance and ensure there is adequate support for and development of the staff. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Development / Human Resource Management / Management of Training / Industrial Psychology with a minimum of 5 year’s working experience at a middle/senior management level within the Human Resource Development environment. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the implementation of all capacity development matters between the department and its stakeholders; Manage the provision of stakeholder workshops and facilitate the implementation of interventions to address the skills gaps within the sector; Conduct continuous scooping of skills across various sub-sector of transport. Manage the planning and implementation of strategies to address skills in high demand within the transport sector; Manage the process to identify skills in high demand within the transport sector in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders;
• Manage the development of terms of reference (TOR), Plans, Frameworks and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), to address the Skills in High Demand as prioritised by DoT. Manage the stakeholder relations between the Department of Transport, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and other relevant structures that have impact on the sector skills development; Manage the representativity of the department in all TETA Chambers; Manage the coordination of meetings with departmental representatives serving at TETA and other skills development structures for feedback and alignment of priories.
• Manage the implementation of technical corporations as they relate to capacity development between DoT and other countries; Manage the collaboration with DoT Branches to identify skills that need to be developed through international training programmes, exchange programmes, secondment and other related intervention. Manage the resources of the Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Public Management / Administration / Strategic Planning / Business Management / Political Science / Policy Studies / Law with a minimum of 3 years’ experience at a junior management or Assistant Director level in Government’s integrated governance system. Driver’s license required.

DUTIES :

• Coordinate cluster participation and inputs into the cluster processes. Coordinate DoT participation and inputs into cluster processes. Monitor and evaluate the performance of programmes in relation to Government’s Programme of Action (PoA) reporting cycle for the Clusters. Providing strategic support to the Office of the Director-General (with reference to FOSAD Cluster matters).
• Collate inputs and reports for all FOSAD (Forum of South Africa Directors’-General) Cluster. Facilitate the development of strategic priorities for DoT in liaison with the DoT workstream to be driven within the Economic Sectors, Investment, Employment and Infrastructure. Development (ESIEID) Cluster and FOSAD Clusters that DoT participate in (e.g. Justice Crime & Security (JCPS), International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS). Manage follow-ups on matters that have a bearing on Clusters, FOSAD – MANCO decisions. Coordinate the allocation and dissemination of information with respect to cluster decisions. Coordinate the implementation of cabinet resolutions. Develop the matrix on matters arising from Cabinet resolutions. Draft Cabinet memoranda schedule and ensure adherence to the timelines.
• Provide administrative support to ODG on Cabinet matters. Ensure compliance on Cabinet Memoranda for submission to Cabinet and Presidency. Render administrative support to DoT management on cabinet related matters. Liaise with the Ministry on an on-going basis to ensure continuous compliance with Cabinet and Cabinet Committees requirements and requests. Participate in project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department. Manage the planning and or implementation of projects. Manage project resources, project budget and resource allocation.
• Manage the resources of the sub-directorate. Provide guidance and adequate support for and development of staff. Provide input in the establishment and maintenance of the governance and administrative system’s continuity within the work of the Directorate. Ensure management of the budget and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Psychology / Social Science / Public Administration / Public Management / Social Work with 3 years experience at a supervisory or practitioner level in a mainstreaming of Gender, Disability, Youth and Children projects and programmes.

DUTIES :

• Develop, coordinate, facilitate and implement all gender, disability, youth and children ‘s rights programmes and activities within the department and DoT entities; Research, revise and draft where necessary policies for gender, disability youth and children’s programmes within the department. Ensure that issues of mainstreaming of gender, disability, youth and children are adhered to in transport policies and programmes, promoting special national projects/programmes with regard to youth and children in their respective line functions;
• Ensure all managers have a thorough understanding of their role in the implementation of the national gender, disability, youth and children’s rights programmes. Develop, strategies, operational plans, policies and procedures for the implementation of gender, disability, youth and children focus programmes; Ensure policies, processes and practices are constantly reviewed and executed in line with the needs of the department as well as the national norms and standard. Participate in national events, outreach programmes and projects;
• Ensure the department has representation in the relevant national events and all other relevant structures (IDC’s child protection forums, family reference groups, child advisory councils and other relevant forums as delegated. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Forensic Investigations / Law / Auditing / Accounting with 3 years’ experience at supervisory or practitioner level in the field of forensic investigations.

DUTIES :

• Investigate fraud detections and promote an anti-fraud culture. Conduct reactive investigations into cases reported to the Directorate. Prepare information for use in criminal or civil court cases.
• Participate in project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department. Manage the resources of the Unit.