Assistant Director: Road Safety Management at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity suitably qualified and competent individuals to manage Traffic Safety projects to reduce crashes and casualties in the Western Cape by means of assisting with general administration duties and the development, maintenance of high-level road safety systems and innovative technological models to improve service delivery and to provide reliable and meaningful information and data to achieve the objectives of the directorate. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years Supervisory level experience in an information and data management or similar environment ; A valid driving licence (Code B/08 or higher).

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation

Experience in the following: Working with communities and educational facilities; Traffic environment; Administration and finance.

Key Performance Areas

• Coordination of information and knowledge management functions to provide reliable and meaningful information through disseminating and manipulation of data and information; Coordinate information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; Produce reports; Enhance service delivery; Support transparency; Support integration/collaboration across department’s government spheres; Provide a professional information and data support service through the compilation of business/operational plans; Coordinate and oversee the provision of education, training and conducting of awareness programmes applicable to road safety and information and data processes necessary in the optimal use of technological hardware and software utilised to obtain information and data; Perform specific data management and administrative functions which includes general administration, leave administration, processing of statistics, loss, asset control and fleet management; Supervise human resources to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations: Assist Manager with Budgets, expenditure and income reports and statistical audit reports; Identify and document training needs that will enhance existing and new procedures and systems.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Road Safety and office practices and principles; Public Financial Management Act, GG Policies as well as various procurement processes and applicable policies and procedures; Report writing; The following skills: Communication (written and verbal); Administrative and financial planning; Computer literacy (MS Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint); Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Numeracy; Project administration; Supervisory; Report writing; Research and analytical; Planning and organizing; Presentation and facilitation. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Self-motivated.

Remuneration

R 393 711 per annum (Salary Level 9).

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered