Assistant Director: Traffic Law Fee Collection and Disbursement at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual manage transport administration and  licensing fees collection and disbursement processes with regard to vehicle registration and licence fees, collection of miscellaneous fees in terms of national road traffic legislation, pay over of fees to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) as well as the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA). 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; A valid Code B (08) driving licence.

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

Recommendation    

Experience in the following: Client Services; Budget and Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Knowledge of Road Traffic legislation; Willingness to regularly travel as required.

Key Performance Areas    

1. Develop and regularly revisit policy documents and standard operating procedures in line with legislative and financial requirements regarding fees collection and disbursement pertaining to motor vehicle registration & licensing, driver and vehicle fitness testing fees, driving licence card production fees (payable to DLCA), vehicle transaction fees (payable to RTMC), and traffic infringement fees (payable to the RTIA);
2. Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of component projects and goals;
3. Human Resource Management; Implementation of policies and standard operating procedures, developed in line with legislative requirements and financial prescripts; Provide inputs to compile Service Level Agreements regarding fees collection and disbursement;
4. Attend to audit, RTMC, DLCA and RTIA queries regarding fees collection and disbursement;
5. Address over and underpayments by agents;
6. Liaison with various clients and stakeholders by means of written and verbal communications as well as attendance of meetings.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following: National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Administration Act, 2012 (Act 6 of 2012), Revenue and debt management; Public Finance Management, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999); National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Directives and Instructions; Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003). Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making; Proven computer literacy (Ms Office suite) with advanced proficiency in MS Excel; Planning, organising; Decision making; Communication (Verbal and written); Client service orientated; Budget and Financial management; Human Resource Management.

Remuneration    

R 382 245 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.