Divisional Head: Licensing Services (Roads and Transport)

About the role

The City of Tshwane, Roads and Transport department is recruiting a Divisional Head: Licensing Services (reference TRRO589-2026). The post is based at the Tshwane Metro Police Department Head Office in Pretoria West but functions across the whole municipal area. It is a permanent appointment, subject to an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interests.

Key responsibilities

• Exercise control over the licensing function so that the Roads and Transport Department delivers an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient service, within legislated responsibilities, national standards and group head directives.
• Be responsible for regional licensing services.
• Be responsible for licensing operational support and compliance management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Transport Economics, Transportation Management or another transport-related field; a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• At least ten years' experience in a vehicle and driving licensing environment, including at least five years at senior management level, preferably in local government.
• Registered and certifiable as an Examiner of Driving Licences (Grade A) and/or Examiner of Vehicles is an added advantage.
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation); candidates undergo security vetting.
• Valid Code B driving licence and must pass a competency assessment.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of policy and legislation, performance management, good governance and supply chain management regulations, including the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Regulation 493) is an added advantage.
• Ability to make high-risk, long-term strategic decisions.
• Level 4 proficiency in communication, ethics, planning, business processes, data analysis, service delivery and leadership competencies.

Remuneration is on the T21 scale (R1 349 976 to R1 874 976 per annum), with an estimated package of R1 890 494 to R2 558 721 per annum. The advert states that all categories of applicants are sought.