Assistant Director: (Eden)

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project Management and Social Science;
• A minimum of 3 years experience at supervisory level in a road safety management working environment or related fields;
• A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).Note:
• People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following:
• Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; provide traffic safety education; plan and execute road safety interventions; create awareness and inform road users about traffic safety projects and road safety issues; market heavy-duty driver training assistance; monitor services rendered by driver training schools; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions;
• Other: plan and organise activities; conduct analysis; compile and write reports; communicate effectively; deliver presentations; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; solve problems; perform supervisory functions; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines; travel regularly away from the office when required.

Duties

• Oversee the planning of road safety education and awareness interventions in the Eden Region;
• Ensure that the road safety targets are reached in the West Coast Region to enhance road safety and service delivery;
• Accounting for progress and performance;
• Competent asset stewardship;
• Managerial functions.

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• 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 on 0861 370 214.
• 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.
• By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
• Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
• All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
• All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
• Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post.
• The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
• The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days).
• Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-preentryprogramme .
• The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook.
• This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.
• Furthermore, thank you, 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 the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.