Deputy Director-General: Road Transport

About the role

The Department of Transport is recruiting a Deputy Director-General for its Road Transport branch in Pretoria. The role covers the planning, development and implementation of a sustainable, reliable and integrated road infrastructure network, including rural roads, low-cost non-motorised transport, road engineering standards, road traffic regulation and the management of road transport entities such as SANRAL, RAF, RTMC, RTIA and C-BRTA.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, development and implementation of the road infrastructure network and rural roads strategy
• Develop and implement road engineering standards and update technical norms, standards and guidelines
• Manage road grants funding and develop effective road transport policies and strategies
• Regulate the road traffic environment and develop road traffic acts and regulations; coordinate road safety projects
• Manage the driving licence card account and provide technical support to Road Transport Entities
• Develop an asset management system for road infrastructure in line with GIAMA requirements
• Provide guidance and support to staff, manage branch resources and ensure compliance with administrative requirements
• Prepare financial reports, set and recommend budget levels, authorise expenditure, manage audit queries and monitor quality control
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation, compile the annual report and strategic plan, and prepare implementation plans

Required profile

• NQF 8 qualification in Civil Engineering / Construction Studies recognised by SAQA
• At least 8 years of relevant experience at senior management level in road infrastructure management and development
• Certificate of successful completion of the National School of Government's Senior Management Service Pre-Entry Programme

Required skills

• Knowledge of road infrastructure standards, guidelines and civil engineering specifications in South Africa
• Working knowledge of PFMA, MMFA, Treasury Regulations and GIAMA
• Research and policy experience, procurement and project management
• Budgeting, financial management and economic skills

Applications are submitted through the department's online recruitment system or by email, quoting the post name in the subject line.