The Western Cape Mobility Department is seeking to appoint an exceptional leader with qualifications in Transport Economics, Transport Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or Future Studies, and substantial experience in the transport and/or freight and logistics sectors. This is a unique opportunity to revolutionise the transformation of mobility in the province and to be at the forefront of driving innovative, sustainable, and accessible mobility solutions that enhance the lives of all citizens in the Western Cape.
This opportunity will allow for the incumbent to impact lives daily by way of transforming how millions of Western Cape residents, goods and services move and interact with the environment. It will allow for the incumbent to be able to innovate boldly through the development of state-of-the-art mobility solutions for urban and rural areas, collaborate widely by working with diverse partners to shape the future of mobility, and be part of a team commited to long term environmental and economic development. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
An appropriate qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
A minimum of 10 years’ of experience at a senior managerial level.
Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate can be appointed into this post.
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Line Management:
- Ensure the delivery of an integrated mobility system in the Western Cape which includes the:
- Establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships with the different spheres of government, SOE’s, NGO’S and the Private Sector.
- Strategic coordination and facilitation of the integration of public transport with relevant stakeholders.
- Strategic planning and rendering of effective services in the different modes of transport.
- Lead strategic development and implementation of mobility policies and strategies across the province.
- Ensure the regulation of transport services.
- Ensure the rendering of effective services with regard to adjudication, issuing and cancelation of operating licenses, registration of public transport entities and members and the handling of mediation, conflicts and disputes.
- Manage vehicle administration and licensing.
- Ensure the rendering of an effective traffic law enforcement service, provision of training to traffic police agencies, provision of education awareness to stakeholders and the development and implementation of District Safety Plans.
- Champion innovation in public transport, freight and logistics network and road safety strategies Provide government motor transport services.
- Ensure the rendering of fleet services and ensure effective financial management services for GMT.
Strategic Management (including change management):
- Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Department.
- Build strong partnerships with national, provincial and local spheres of government, private sector, civil society and international partners.
- Drive the Departments’s strategy.
- Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Department.
- Evaluate the performance of the Department on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
- Report to the Provincial Minister on a regular basis on the activities of the Department and on matters of substantial importance relating to Strategic managagement support.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Department and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
People Management and Empowerment:
- Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Department’s Business Plan.
- Motivate, train and guide employees within the Department, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
- Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Department.
- Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Department.
Financial Management:
- Manage participation in the budgeting process of the Department.
- Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Department.
- Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Department’s budget and expenditure.
- Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Department.
- Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Department.
- Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Department.
- Report to the Provincial Minister and relevant oversight role layers/committees on all aspects of the Department’s inances.
- Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and afekeeping of the Departments assets.
- Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to or the Department.
- Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Department are ept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.
- Drive the reduction of green gas emissions to promote low-carbon transport systems in line with global sustainability goals.
Knowledge of the following:
- Technical knowledge and experience in the transport, freight and logistics sectors.
- Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line function.
- Proven leadership experience – strong background in the public sector, infrastructure, transport, or urban mobility.
- Visionary thinking – the ability to develop and execute innovative policies.
- Collaboration skills – experience working across government and private sectors.
- Commitment to service delivery – a results driven approach to solving complex challenges.
- Knowledge of sustainability trends – awareness of global best practices in green mobility.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations.Proven knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.
Skills in the following:
- Strategic and conceptual thinking in complex environments.
- Executive-level advisory and communication skills.
- Project and programme management.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong leadership, planning, organising, and people management skills.
- High-level computer literacy and digital workplace expertise.
All-inclusive salary package of R 1, 885 710.00 per annum (Level 15), plus a 10% non-pensionable HOD allowance. Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package maybe structured according to your personal needs.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Following the shortlisting process, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments) prior to the interview date. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.
All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available for competency assessment and to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection committee.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to allapplicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.
Furthermore, thank you to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
