Job Requirements
A qualification at NQF (Level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering / Transport Economics / Transport and Logistics Management/ Transport Management/ Maritime Studies / Mechanical Engineering / Law/ Public Management / Administration / Policy Studies with at least 10 years’ relevant experience at a senior management level in the transport sector. Certificate of successful completion of the National School of Government Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Programme (submitted prior to appointment). 114 Knowledge and Skill: Extensive knowledge in transport management including policy, legislation, systems and operations. Extensive knowledge of white paper on National Transport policy. Sound knowledge of the current global trends and research matters and ability to convert policy into section. The ability to build and lead high performance teams and drive the national transport policy, strategy and implementation plans for overall developmental objectives of the country. The ability to promote good relations with transport stakeholder’s, social partners and civil society. Strong governance and administration skills to ensure effective performance and service delivery with regards to the Departmental obligations in cabinet clusters, parliament, State Owned Entities and the sector. Extensive knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Communication. Financial Management. Strategic Capability & leadership. People Management & Empowerment. (PME). Project Programme Management. Client Orientation and Customer focus. Change Management.
Duties
Coordinate and render effective, efficient strategic support and administrative services to the Minister and Department; Coordinate delivery of the Department’s strategic goals through an integrated programme management approach. Oversee the provision of effective corporate management service to the DoT. Oversee the provision of effective financial management services which are in line with treasury prescripts and prescribed accounting principles. Oversee the provision of sound internal audit, risk and fraud investigation services as well as strategic planning and cluster coordination for the Department. Oversee the integration of cross model transport planning and facilitate the development and transformation of the transport industry; Ensure provision of effective research, monitoring and evaluation of modal transport policies and strategies. Ensure the provision of national innovative research and development programme, monitor and evaluate the performance of the transport sector and coordinate the formulation of environmental policies and strategies. Oversee the facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of a safe, reliable and efficient integrated rail network; Oversee the development and alignment of rail legislation, policies and strategies with DoT strategic objectives and international norms and standards. Provide guidance on the development of an integrated transportation network with sectors in the built environment and economic development. Oversee the development, maintenance and updating of infrastructure funding and coordinate funding needs. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of safe, reliable and integrated road infrastructure and passenger transport systems; Oversee the alignment of roads public entities with DoT performance management system. Oversee the regulation of road safety and traffic management. Provide leadership for the coordination of planning, development and implementation of a sustainable reliable integrated road infrastructure network. Provide leadership in coordinating the development and implementation of safe, economically viable integrated and reliable air transport and infrastructure; Oversee the development of internationally competitive regulatory framework for civil aviation. Oversee the planning and development of an integrated aviation infrastructure and industry with an effective international and regional regulatory framework. Provide leadership in coordinating the development and implementation of safe, economically viable integrated and reliable maritime transport and infrastructure. Oversee the development and alignment of legislation, policies and strategies with DoT strategic objectives and international norms. Oversee the implementation of policy and legislation for safety, security and maritime environmental protection and participate in the bilateral process as defined. Provide leadership in coordinating safe, reliable effective, efficient integrated and environmentally friendly public transport systems; Oversee the development and maintenance of policy, legislation and regulation and coordinate and facilitate the implementation thereof. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the rural, scholar and non-motorised transport strategies.
What is the Salary
R2 352 642 per annum (Level 16), all-inclusive package of which 30% may be structured according to the individual needs plus 10% non-pensionable HoD Allowance.
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Adv Adam Masombuka Tel No: (012) 309 3888 115
Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the 159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4034 or email to: Recruitment@dot.gov.za or at e- recruitment system: recruit.transport.gov.za.
Apply Before:
5/15/2026
Reference No:
DOT/HRM/2026/01
Additional Information