ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH

Job Overview

The Department requires an Assistant Director for Transport Policy Development and Research based at Head Office in Mahikeng, offering a salary of R605 742 per annum (Level 10). Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate plus a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Transport Management, Logistics, or Economics, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years at a supervisory level. Responsibilities include managing transport legislation development, policy implementation, stakeholder liaison, project management, and budget monitoring.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Three-year National Diploma / Bachelor's degree as recognised by SAQA in Transport Management / Transport and Logistics Management / Transport Economics (NQF level 6)
• Three (03) to Five (05) years relevant work experience in Transport Management
• Two (2) years must be at supervisory (salary level 7/8) level in Transport Management environment or transport Policy Development and Research
• Project Management Course will be an added advantage
• A valid Driving License
• Computer Literacy
• Extensive knowledge of National Land Transport Act, Act no 5 of 2009, White Paper on National Transport Policy, 2021
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations
• Basic research and data analysis skills
• Facilitation and Good presentation skills
• Interpersonal and report writing skill
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to function independently and as a team
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours
• Problem solving skills and decision making
• Ability to manage personnel as well as Government resources
• Ability to formulate, interpret and implement policies
• Work ethics and integrity
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Organizing, planning and stakeholder liaison skills
• Conflict management and negotiation skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the facilitation and coordination for the development of Provincial Transport Legislation, Policy and Strategies
• Manage the implementation and monitoring of Transport Legislations, Policies and Strategies
• Manage the liaison with internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of developing, monitoring and evaluating Transport Legislations, Policies and Strategies
• Represent the Sub-Directorate on various Committees and Task Teams in relation to the development, implementation and monitoring Transport Legislations, Policies and Strategies
• Provide support to the Department in the compilation of all specific reports and presentations
• Prepare operational budget needs, monitor and report expenditure of the Sub-Directorate: Transport Policy and Research
• Management of projects
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports for the sub-directorate

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