Job Description

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who has a passion for serving others, to make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective integrated transport service in the Province.The Western Cape Department of Mobility is on the lookout for an exceptional leader to revolutionize mobility in the province. This is a chance to be at the forefront of driving innovative, sustainable and accessible mobility solutions for the citizens of the Western Cape.This opportunity will allow for the incumbent to impact lives daily by way of transforming how millions of Western Cape residents, goods and services move and interact with the environment. It will allow for the incumbent to be able to innovate boldly through the development of state-of-the-art mobility solutions for urban and rural areas, collaborate widely by working with diverse partners to shape the future of mobility, and be part of a team commited to long term environmental and economic development.
Minimum RequirementsA relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) plus a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA;A minimum of 10 years experience at a senior managerial level within the Transport environment;Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details are available at:
RecommendationA postgraduate degree in Economics and/ or Future studies will serve as an advantage; Senior Management experience within the economic and mobility/transport sectors.
Key Performance Areas

• Ensure the delivery of an integrated mobility system in the Western Cape which includes the:

o Establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships with the different spheres of government, SOEs, NGOS and the Private Sector.o Strategic coordination and facilitation of the integration of public transport with relevant stakeholders.o Strategic planning and rendering of effective services in the different modes of transport.Lead strategic development and implementation of mobility policies and strategies across the province.

• Ensure the regulation of transport services.

o Ensure the rendering of effective services with regard to adjudication, issuing and cancelation of operating licenses, registration of public transport entities and members and the handling of mediation, conflicts and disputes.o Manage vehicle administration and licensing.

• Promote and enhance traffic safety in the Province.

o Ensure the rendering of an effective traffic law enforcement service, provision of training to traffic police agencies, provision of education awareness to stakeholders and the development and implementation of District Safety Plans.Champion innovation in public transport, freight and logistics network and road safety strategies

• Provide government motor transport services.

o Ensure the rendering of fleet services and ensure effective financial management services for GMT.

• Strategically enable the rendering of financial and support services to the Department.

o Shape transport in the province through the development of high level policies, strategies and programmes and the provision of research and systems for transport solutions.Ensure the rendering of operational management support services, financial management services and services delivered by the DOTP.

• Ensure the provision of effective and efficient services to the Provincial Minister.
• Play a leading and supporting role on different transversal and strategic platforms which include amongst others:

o Provincial Steering Committees.o Provincial and National Transport-/Mobility-related Forums and Committees.

• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Department

• Build strong partnerships with national, provincial and local spheres of government, private sector, civil society and international partners
• Drive the Departmentss strategy.
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Department.

• Evaluate the performance of the Department on a continuing basis against pre- determined key measurable objectives and standards.

• Report to the Provincial Minister on a regular basis on the activities of the Department and on matters of substantial importance relating to Strategic managagement support.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Department and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.

• Foster and promote a culture of innovation the Department.

• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Head of Department.

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Departments Business Plan.

• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Department, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.

• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Department.

• Monitor information capacity building within the Department.

• Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Department.

Competencies

• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line function.
• Proven leadership experience - strong background in the public sector, infrastructure, transport, or urban mobility

• Visionary thinking - the ability to develop and execute innovative policies
• Collaboration skills - experience working across government and private sectors
• Commitment to service delivery - a results driven approach to solving complex challenges
• Knowledge of sustainability trends - awareness of global best practices in green mobility
• Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.

RemunerationR 1,741 770.00 per annum (Level 15) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS) plus a 10% non-pensionable HOD allowance.
NotesOnly applications submitted online will be accepted.All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202.All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service specific training program applicable to all applicants aspiring to join the Department's Senior Management Service, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on SMS processes and procedures.Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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