DIRECTOR: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS

Job Overview

The Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring a Director: Freight and Logistics on a 3-year contract basis with an all-inclusive salary package of R1,317,384 per annum (Level 13). Candidates must hold an NQF level 7 qualification in Freight, Transport, Logistics, or a related field, alongside 5 years of middle or senior managerial experience. Key responsibilities include developing provincial freight policies, managing freight data systems, conducting feasibility studies, and engaging with public and private sector stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Freight, Transport, Logistics, or related field as recognised by SAQA.
• 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop provincial legislation, policies, strategies and plans for freight rail, maritime and ports, road freight, intermodal facilities, and aviation and pipelines.
• Develop frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards for multi-modal freight planning and operations.
• Conduct technical studies, feasibility assessments, research, business cases, and business plans across freight modes.
• Assess the impact of freight-related legislation, policies, strategies, programmes, and projects.
• Facilitate and improve freight services in the Western Cape across multiple transport modes through key strategic documents.
• Manage freight data and ensure development of freight information systems, digital alignment and integration across all freight modes.
• Manage information by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations.
• Represent the Province in high-level engagements with public and private freight stakeholders.
• Ensure engagement and collaboration with industry stakeholders and public and private sector entities.
• Align freight projects with the province’s spatial, economic, and social development goals.
• Perform financial and people management duties.

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