DIRECTOR: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REF NO: FS CSRT 05/01/2026 (X1
POST)
SALARY :
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive package). The
remuneration package consists of the basic salary (70% of the package) and
a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules
which includes Government’s contribution to the Government Employee
Pension Fund – 13% of the basic salary and flexible portion which may be
structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and
which include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner’s allowance
and medical aid assistance. The successful candidate will be required to enter
into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Head Office (Bloemfontein)
REQUIREMENTS :
Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA) Batchelor-Degree in Transport
Management, Traffic Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or Social
Sciences or other related field. A minimum of five (5) years experience at
Middle/Senior Managerial level within the law enforcement or transport
environment. Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and ARTO
Regulations.
Valid driver’s license. Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (no
appointment shall be finalised without the relevant candidate producing the
pre-entry certificate for SMS). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall
undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and
the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels
shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview
process.
Key requirements: Proven ability to provide strategic direction on
matters relating to road safety and align road safety goals with
provincial/national transport strategies. Proven ability to lead a team, manage
performance and foster capacity building. Proven ability to develop, implement
and review Road safety Provincial or National Safety Strategies and Policies.
Ability to manage resources. Proven ability to make high-level decisions,
particularly in governing road safety. Proven track record in providing high-level
reports on road safety performance in the province. High-level strategic
financial management, accountability and compliance with public service
prescripts. Proven track record in developing traffic services strategies and
integrating them with the municipal Integrated Development Plan processes.
Proven record in designing, monitoring and evaluating systems to evaluate the
impact of road safety interventions.
DUTIES :
Overall responsibility for the management and coordination of all activities of
road traffic control in the province. Develop and manage the joint traffic law
enforcement strategies. Manage and coordinate the traffic law enforcement
programmes and projects, including speed operations, roadblock planning with
the National Traffic Police and ensure compliance with the National Road
Traffic Act and ARTO Regulations. Develop strategies to ensure the reduction
of road fatalities.
Managing hazardous locations and overseeing the escorting
of abnormal loads. Develop, implement and monitor provincial or local safety
strategies, traffic management plans and policies. Direct and manage daily
traffic and law enforcement operations, including supervision of traffic officers,
provincial inspectors, etc. Oversee the regulation of transport, including
monitoring operator licenses, permits, and ensuring compliance with public
transport regulations.
Ensure internal and external stakeholder management
(eg South African Police Service, Municipal councils). Overseeing the
management of traffic control centres (weighbridges), providing and
maintaining law enforcement and order for all modes of transport by providing
quality traffic policing services. Development of policies, strategies and
programmes. Ensure effective management of the resources of the
Directorate, i.e., manage human, financial and asset resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N. Mopeli at 072 781 5180
APPLICATIONS : E-Recruitment Email: dtrafficmanagement@freetrans.gov.za