Circular 15 of 2018

ANNEXURE N

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

Department of Transport is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity

targets. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the department in achieving its

Employment Equity targets at these specific levels in terms of the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

APPLICATIONS : Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the

159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention

Recruitment Unit. Room 4034.

CLOSING DATE : 30 April 2018

NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by form Z83, obtainable from any Public

Service Department, (or obtainable at www.gov.za) and a recent updated

comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e.

positions held and dates), as well as certified copies of all qualifications and ID

document. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in

your application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have

foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority

(SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful

candidates must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department.

Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and

assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. All

appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous

experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Please note:

Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. All

shortlisted candidates will be subjected to undertake a technical exercise that

intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be

communicated to the candidates prior to the interviews. Recommended

candidates will also be required to attend a generic managerial competency

assessment after the interviews. The competency assessment will be testing

generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency

assessment tools.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 15/37 : DIRECTOR – GENERAL TRANSPORT (REF NO: DOT/HRM/04)

SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R1 782 687 – R2 008 200 per annum of which 30%

can be structured according to individual needs.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor Degree in Public

Administration /Management /Engineering /Transport Economics/ Transport

Planning or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 and an appropriate

postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8 (honours) as recognized by SAQA plus

eight to ten (8-10) years’ relevant experience at a Senior Management and

leadership position of which five (5) years must be with any organ of State. An

appropriate Masters Degree will be an added advantage. The candidate must have

extensive knowledge and experience in transport management: including transport

policy, legislation, systems and operations. Additional requirements: Strong and

strategic and leadership abilities. Extensive knowledge of Public Service

Regulatory Frameworks and the Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain

Management and other relevant prescripts. Financial management skills.

Understanding of change management. Knowledge of management of service

delivery innovations. Problem solving skills and analysis. Client and customer

orientation. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Interpersonal

and good networking skills. Analytical thinking and research skills. Computer

literacy. The following will serve as strong recommendations: Ability to interact at

both strategic and operational levels. The candidate must be an effective manager

and leader with a proven track record of managing a complex portfolio consisting

of all modes of transport (Road, Rail, Maritime, Civil Aviation and Public Transport).

The ability to manage strategic risks in the field of transport planning, regulation

and policy development in order to provide safe, reliable, sustainable and fully

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integrated transport systems and infrastructure across all modes of transport in

South Africa. S/he must be conversant with current global and national trends as

well as research issues and debates and have ability to convert policy into action.

The ability to build and lead high performance teams to drive the national transport

policy, strategy and implementation plans that respond to the overall

developmental objectives of our country. S/he must have the ability to promote

good relations with stakeholders, social partners and civil society. Strong

governance and administration skills to ensure effective performance and service

delivery with regard to the Department’s obligations in Cabinet Clusters,

Parliament, State Owned Entities and the sector as a whole.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Render an effective, efficient strategic support and

administrative services through the delivery of the Department’s strategic goals by

applying an integrated management programme approach which also includes the

provision of international relation support to the DoT and its Agencies as well as

ensuring corporate governance support and monitoring mechanisms for public

entities. Oversee the integration of cross-modal transport planning and facilitate

the development and transformation of the transport sector to maximise

Transport’s role in economic growth through conduct effective research. Monitor

the performance and impact of modal transport policies and strategies. Manage

macro sector planning within national and provincial governments; and coordinate

the formulation of environmental policies and strategies for all modes of transport.

Manage the facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation

of a safe, reliable and efficient integrated rail network; develop rail legislation,

regulatory frameworks, policies and strategies which are aligned to DoT strategic

objectives and international norms and standards, as well as providing guidance

on the development of an integrated transportation system network; develop,

maintain and implement rail infrastructure network; explore funding mechanisms

and coordinate funding needs of rail public entities informed by the Department’s

strategic objectives. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of

safe, reliable integrated road infrastructure network and passenger transport

systems through the development and implementation of policies, strategies,

norms and standards, road engineering standards that will result in the creation of

an efficient transport system by extending access to transport services, reducing

travel times and cost, improving transport service quality, and promoting greater

integration and co-ordination with other transport modes. Ensure the regulation of

road safety and traffic management through the implementation of sustainable and

consistent road safety education programmes and traffic law enforcement

operations. Ensure an effective civil aviation industry through planning and

development of integrated aviation infrastructure network and operations with an

effective international and regional regulatory framework and monitoring and

evaluating the impact of aviation safety, security and environmental regulatory

frameworks. Oversee the development and alignment of maritime legislation,

policies and strategies with DoT strategic objectives and international norms to

ensure the development and promotion of an integrated maritime infrastructure

and industry through the effective implementation and management of project

“Operation Phakisa”. Ensure the achievement of government objectives through

building and strengthening relationships with other delivery partners, spheres of

government and transport public entities. Actively participate in government

clusters and interdepartmental structures aimed at facilitating and promoting the

achievement of an integrated approach to delivery on government objectives and

strategies. Support Cabinet and the Minister in the execution of the government’s

programme of action. Compliance with all applicable legislation and in particular,

the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and its

Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Khibi Manana 012 309 3000

NOTE : These posts are being re-advertised and candidates who applied previously may

re-apply if they are still interested.

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POST 15/38 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CORPORATE SERVICES (REF NO:

DOT/HRM/05)

Branch: Administration

SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R1 299 501 per annum of which 30% can be

structured according to individual needs.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor degree in Public Administration or Public Relations,

Human Resource Management or Law qualification at NQF level 7 and an

appropriate postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8 (honours) as recognized by

SAQA plus eight to ten (10) years’ relevant experience at a Senior Management

level. An appropriate Master’s degree will be an added advantage. The following

will serve as recommendation: Excellent communication skills, extensive

knowledge and experience of the transport sector, high level ability to analyse and

synthesise information and to formulate policy and strategy, analytical abilities,

excellent liaison skills, sound knowledge of government protocol and processes,

sound knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury

Regulations, and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF); Public Service

Act and Regulations.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Provide internal and external communication.

Manage the internal communication, media relations, monitor and analyse the

media. Manage stakeholder management, research, content development and

publications. Provide corporate management services inclusive of secretariat

services, security services, and travel and facilities management services. Manage

and administer the Government Motor Transport processes and Government Fleet

contracts. Render human resource management and development. Oversee

human resource planning and administration services. Develop and improve

departmental transport sector capacity. Provide an effective professional legal

service to the Minister, Department and its State Owned Entities. Render a

corporate legal service to the Department, Minister and the Domestic and

International Air Services Councils. Develop appropriate legislation and

regulations in support of the departmental policies. Provide and manage an

effective information technology (IT) services to the Department. Develop and

maintain business information systems to enhance DoT operations. Maintain

current systems and ensure operational effectiveness. Maintain effective

information technology infrastructure and manage IT security. Manage and control

the Branch. Provide guidance and adequate support for and development of the

staff of the branch. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements,

regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch and the department.

Establish and maintain governance and administrative systems continuity within

the work of the branch and the Department. Develop financial reports for

forecasting, trending and results analysis. Prepare and submit implementation

plans. Evaluate spending plans, authorize expenditure, authorize travel plans, and

monitor quality of work. Ensure the compilation of the annual performance plan,

annual report and strategic plan of the branch. Monitor planning, organizing and

delegation of work. Ensure that monitoring and evaluation is carried out in all areas

of the branch.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Mathabatha Mokonyama; Tel No: (012) 309 3172

NOTE : These posts are being re-advertised and candidates who applied previously may

re-apply if they are still interested.

POST 15/39 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: RAIL TRANSPORT (REF NO: DOT/HRM/06)

Branch: Rail Transport

SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R1 299 501 per annum of which 30% may be

structured according to the individual’s needs.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A bachelor degree in Engineering, Transport Economics, Administration or Arts at

NQF 7 and an appropriate postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8 (honours) as

recognised by SAQA plus eight to ten (8 – 10) years relevant experience in the

related field of which must be at Senior Management level. An appropriate

Master’s degree will be an added advantage. The following will serve as

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recommendation: Financial Management and Treasury regulations. Strategic

Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Project /

Programme Management. Client Orientation and Customer focus. Change

Management. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Manage the development of an effective rail

regulatory framework by ensuring policy and strategy for the development of the

rail industry; manage the development and implementation of a rail economic

regulation framework; ensure the development of rail transport safety and security

and develop operational standards and guidelines for safety. Oversee the planning

and development of an integrated rail Infrastructure network and industry by

ensuring the development, maintenance and implementation of infrastructure

network plans, explore funding mechanisms and coordinate funding needs

informed by the Department’s strategic objectives; Ensure coordination of

integrated transportation systems network with sectors in the built environment and

economic development; Ensure the maintenance and update of expenditure

related to rail infrastructure projects / programmes and evaluate the progress.

Coordinate and manage the implementation of effective rail transport services by

ensuring an analysis of service delivery challenges facing the rail transport industry

and develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems; ensure the

performance of rail public entities against their performance MOUs; ensure the

effectiveness of passenger rail systems (PRASA & Gautrain); analyse, evaluate

and monitor the performance of rail freight services. Manage and control the

Branch by providing guidance and adequate support for and development of the

staff of the branch; ensure compliance with all administrative requirements,

regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch; establish and maintain

governance and administrative system’s continuity within the work of the branch;

develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis; prepare and

submit implementation plans; evaluate infrastructure spending plans; authorise

expenditure; Monitor quality control of work; ensure the compilation of the annual

report and strategic plan of the branch; Set budget levels; monitor the planning,

organising and delegation of work; ensure monitoring and evaluation is carried out

in all areas of the branch including all branch state owned entities.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Mathabatha Mokonyama 012 309 3172

NOTE : These posts are being re-advertised and candidates who applied previously may

re-apply if they are still interested.

POST 15/40 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: MARITIME TRANSPORT (REF NO:

DOT/HRM/07)

Branch: Maritime Transport

SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R1 299 501 per annum of which 30% can

Structured according to individual needs.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor Degree in Transport Economics, Transport Planning, Transport

Engineering, Law at NQF level 7 and an appropriate postgraduate qualification at

NQF level 8 (honours) as recognized by SAQA plus eight to ten (8 -10) years’

relevant experience at a Senior Management level. An appropriate Master’s

degree will be an added advantage. Possession of a qualification in Maritime

related studies will be an added advantage. The following will serve as

recommendation: Financial Management and Treasury regulations. Strategic

Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Project /

Programme Management. Client Orientation and Customer focus. Change

Management. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Develop and promote an integrated Maritime

Infrastructure and Industry. Oversee the development of a strategic framework for

the development and growth of the maritime sector. Ensure the management and

the development of and planning of Maritime Transport Infrastructure. Regulate

and direct maritime industry promotion and capacity development. Provide and

facilitate the management of an effective internationally competitive regulatory

regime in support of the efficiency of maritime transport sector. Render effective

implementation of maritime economic regulations. Facilitate the effective

implementation of a maritime environmental protection regime. Create an enabling

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environment for the provision of a Search and Rescue function within South Africa

and in cooperation with other states. Provide an effective framework for the safety

and security of navigation, port infrastructure, services and environment. Maintain

and enhance South Africa’s framework for bilateral and multilateral maritime

transport agreements. Represent South Africa at the IMO Council. Ensure the

implementation of the Maritime Safety Regulatory Framework. Manage the

monitoring and evaluation of maritime environment compliance. Oversee the

conducting of investigations on maritime accidents and incidents. Oversee the

monitoring and evaluation of the performance of maritime public entities. Manage

and control the Branch. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements,

regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch. Establish and maintain

governance and administrative systems continuity within the work of the branch.

Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis. Ensure the

compilation of the annual report and strategic plan for the branch. Ensure that

monitoring and evaluation is carried out in all areas of the branch including all

branch state owned entities.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Mathabatha Mokonyama; Tel No: (012) 309 3172

NOTE : These posts are being re-advertised and candidates who applied previously may

re-apply if they are still interested.

POST 15/41 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INTEGRATED TRANSPORT PLANNING

(REF NO: DOT/HRM/08)

Branch: Integrated Transport Planning

SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R1 299 501 per annum of which 30% can be

structured according to individual needs.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A degree in BSc Civil Engineering, Transport Economics, Transport Planning, at

NQF level 7 and an appropriate postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8

(honours) as recognized by SAQA plus eight to ten (8-10) years’ relevant

experience at a Senior Management level. An appropriate Master’s degree will be

an added advantage. The following will serve as recommendation: Financial

Management and Treasury regulations. Strategic Capability and Leadership.

People Management and Empowerment. Project / Programme Management.

Client Orientation and Customer focus. Change Management. Excellent

communication skills (written and verbal).

DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Manage a national innovative research and

development programme, monitor and evaluate the performance of the transport

sector. Manage and conduct transport related research studies and provide

strategic leadership in the development, implementation and management of

transport innovation and technology for the transport sector. Coordinate the

formulation and implementation of environmental policies and strategies for the

transport sector. Ensure effective macro sector planning within national and

provincial governments. Ensure that the National Transport Master Plan planning

process is implemented, updated, realigned and reviewed every five (5) years.

Facilitate integrated transport planning through macro planning, statutory

instruments, policy and coordination frameworks. Oversee Sector Planning and

Coordination process; oversee the development of Multi – modal transport planning

modelling. Develop transport funding mechanisms and provide relevant

economical advice. Manage the development of infrastructure finance

mechanisms. Provide an economic modelling and macro analysis service.

Promote the development and transformation of the transport sector. Coordinate

and facilitate the development and implementation of transport strategies in the

South African Development Communities (SADC) region and the continent.

Enhance efficient flow of goods and people through the borders of the country.

Facilitate good working relationship between South Africa and SADC operators.

Facilitate efficient trade through the development of Regional Corridors. Manage

the development and implementation of an integrated global logistic strategy and

facilitate coordination between all the modes of transport. Develop an effective

global logistics strategy and implement guidelines to put in place effective

integrated freight platforms. Monitor modal logistics effectiveness and make

recommendations to various modes of transport. Manage and control the Branch

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by ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and

instructions pertaining to the branch and department, establish and maintain

governance and administrative system’s continuity within the work of the branch.

Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis. Ensure the

compilation of the annual report and strategic plan for the branch. Ensure that

monitoring and evaluation is carried out in all areas of the branch.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Mathabatha Mokonyama; Tel No: (012) 309 3172

NOTE : These posts are being re-advertised and candidates who applied previously may

re-apply if they are still interested.

POST 15/42 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CIVIL AVIATION REF NO: (DOT/HRM/09)

Branch: Civil Aviation

SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R1 299 501 per annum of which 30% can

Structured according to individual needs.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Aviation or Engineering/ Transport Economics/

Transport Planning at NQF Level 7 and an appropriate postgraduate qualification

at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA plus eight to ten (8 – 10) years’ at a Senior

Management level. An appropriate Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Possession of a qualification in Civil Aviation related studies will be an added

advantage. The following will serve as recommendation: Financial Management

and Treasury regulations. Strategic Capability and Leadership. People

Management and Empowerment. Project / Programme Management. Client

Orientation and Customer focus. Change Management. Excellent communication

skills (written and verbal).

DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Coordinate the development and implementation of

safe, economically viable integrated and reliable air transport and infrastructure.

Ensure effective public entity oversight. Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation

of the performance of civil aviation public entities. Ensure alignment of civil aviation

public entities with DoT performance management system. Report on Public Entity

annual reports and recommend actions to improve performance. Manage all

aspects related to licensing and permits and provide an admin support service to

the licensing councils. Ensure the provision of secretariat and technical support

services to the International and Domestic Air Services Councils and the

Regulating Committee. Ensure technical support at council meetings. Provide

guidance and monitor the issuing of Foreign Operator Permits. Maintain and

enhance South Africa’s framework for bilateral and multilateral air transport

agreements. Ensure the administration of the International Air Services Act of 1993

and the International Air Services Regulations of 1994. Ensure the preparations

for air services agreements and memoranda of understanding during bilateral air

services negotiations. Ensure the preparations for air services agreements and

memoranda of understanding during multilateral air services negotiations.

Represent South Africa at the ICAO Council. Ensure the provision of aviation

economic analysis services and the regulation and development of strategies for

industry development. Put in place strategies to manage the development of the

aviation industry and freight logistics. Monitor and evaluate the impact of aviation

safety, security and environmental frameworks regulatory and manage search and

rescue. Regulate the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents to prioritise

safety through the implementation of recommendations. Manage and control the

Branch. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules

and instructions pertaining to the branch. Establish and maintain governance and

administrative systems continuity within the work of the branch. Develop financial

reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis. Ensure the compilation of the

annual report and strategic plan for the branch. Ensure that monitoring and

evaluation is carried out in all areas of the branch including all branch state owned

entities.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Mathabatha Mokonyama; Tel No: (012) 309 3172

NOTE : These posts are being re-advertised and candidates who applied previously may

re-apply if they are still interested.

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