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CHIEF DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT PLANNING & DESIGN

EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

Job Details

Published date: July 10, 2023
Closing date: July 21, 2023

Contact Details

Mr M.L. Ngcobo / Mrs N. Nyamakazi
043 604 7674
043 604 7539
043 604 7572
043 604 7504

Description

APPLICATIONS : Must be submitted only via the provincial e-Recruitment system available at: https://ecprov.gov.za and / or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The system closes at 23:59 on the closing date and is available 24/7. To report any challenges pertaining e-Recruitment System, send an eMail with your ID Number, your profile e-Mail Address and the details of the issue, to: Simphiwe.Mgudlwa@ectransport.gov.za; do not submit any CVs to this email address, should you do so, your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. NO hand-delivered/ emailed applications will be allowed.

CLOSING DATE : 21 July 2023

FOR ATTENTION : Mr M.L. Ngcobo / Mrs N. Nyamakazi


NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts prior appointment and the full details can be sourced by following the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Applicants must apply online using https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za through the E-recruitment system

CHIEF DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT PLANNING & DESIGN REF NO: DOT 01/07/2023

CENTRE : (KWT)

DUTIES : Ensure the provision of provincial integrated transport planning, roads design and traffic engineering services: Oversee provision of provincial transport spatial planning services. Oversee the provision of provincial traffic engineering safety services. Oversee provision of provincial integrated public and freight planning’s-ordinate the provision of integrated planning expertise to guide and support the provision of transport services. Oversee roads construction and provision of engineering services. Ensure the construction of roads and related structures: Oversee the construction of roads and related structures. Oversee the procurement of transport infrastructure goods and services. Oversee provision of professional and technical support services. Ensure the maintenance of roads and related structures: Oversee the development and monitor the implementation of road maintenance policies, norms and standards. Monitor the overall roads maintenance budget. Monitor the roads maintenance management system. Ensure the coordination of regional roads maintenance services. Ensure the provision of plant fleet and associated support services: Oversee the provision of technical motor vehicle and plant fleet maintenance services. Oversee the of provision of infrastructure motor vehicle and plant fleet administration services. Oversee the provision of two-way radio communication, loss control and fleet monitoring services. Ensure the design and implementation of programs and projects to empower vulnerable groups: Oversee the development and empowerment of impoverished communities using transportation related projects. Coordinate the initiation of programmes for contractor empowerment. Oversee and coordinate expenditure on the EPWP programme. Manage the allocated resources of the Branch in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure timeously development of job description and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all employees in the Chief Directorate. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.

ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Mr M.L. Ngcobo / Mrs N. Nyamakazi Tel No: 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: Simphiwe.Mgudlwa@ectransport.gov.za

NOTE : In terms of departmental EE targets, African, Coloured, Indian, White males and African, Coloured, Indian & White females are all encouraged to apply, including people with disabilities.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Civil Engineering / Transport Management. Honour’s Degree (NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA will be an added advantage. Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a registered Professional Engineer / Technologist. 8 – 10 years’ experience at senior management level and at least 3 years engineering design within a transport infrastructure environment. SMS pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge: strategic capability and leadership, communication, client orientation and customer focus, people management and empowerment, problem analysis and solving, financial management, programmes and project management. Generic competencies: results / quality management, decision making, knowledge management, change management. technical competencies: programme and project management, engineering, legal and operational compliance, engineering operational communication process knowledge and skills, maintenance skills and knowledge, mobile equipment operating skills, systems skills, engineering design and analysis knowledge, research and development computer-aided engineering applications, creating high performance culture technical consulting, engineering and professional judgment accountability.