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Deputy Director: Transport Management
Directorate: Logistics
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Deputy Director to manage the transport management sub-directorate at National Head Office, including fleet control, compliance and staff. Suits people with transport, logistics or fleet management ex
- Manage and coordinate the transport management sub-directorate in line with departmental objectives and laws.
- Oversee departmental fleet management and control of government vehicles, including financial management and audit coordination.
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in a related field, such as Transport, Logistics, Public or Supply Chain Management.
- Must have five years' experience in transport, fleet or logistics management, including at least 3 years at an ASD or supervisory level. A valid driver's licence and computer literacy are also required.
- Based at National Head Office. The text does not state a closing date or what documents to submit.
- Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 307 2174 or (012) 305 8589. Reference HO 2026/11/36.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Transport Management/Logistics Management/Public Management/Supply Chain Management/Fleet Management or relevant qualification.
- Five [5] years' experience in Transport Management, Fleet Management, Logistics Management or a related environment.
- At least 3 years' experience at an ASD/supervisory level.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Knowledge of Treasury regulations, labour legislation, Public Service Act and regulations, PFMA and its regulations, DCS delegation of authority, performance appraisal manual, Disciplinary Code and Procedures, White Paper on Corrections (applicable sections), transport management policy, code of conduct, procedure manual on departmental vehicles, procedure manual on subsidized transport, DCS strategic plan (applicable sections).
- Ability to access and utilise information regarding the compilation of policies.
- Plan, organise, leadership and control.
- Conflict management.
- Customer awareness and customer responsiveness.
- Liaison (internal/external).
- Impact and influence work standards.
- Analytical thinking.
- Decision making, advisory skills and productivity.
- Initiative, integrity and credibility.
- Commitment and have concern for others.
- Accommodating, fairness, loyalty and tolerance.
- Energetic, observant and patient.
- Persuasiveness and punctual.
- Creative and flexible, with the ability to think strategically, embrace change and apply technology effectively in support of organisational goals.
Duties
- Manage and coordinate the transport management sub-directorate in accordance with departmental objectives and legislative requirements.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, procedures, directives, and delegated powers relating to transport management.
- Oversee departmental fleet management functions and ensure the effective control of government vehicles.
- Financial management and audit coordination.
- Stakeholder management and advisory services.
- Manage and coordinate the departmental transport management training programme.
- Manage performance information.
- Management of human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 22 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/29: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT REF NO: HO 2026/11/36 Directorate: Logistics SALARY: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Transport Management/Logistics Management/Public Management/Supply Chain Management/Fleet Management or relevant qualification. Five [5] years' experience in Transport Management, Fleet Management, Logistics Management or a related environment. At least 3 years' experience at an ASD/supervisory level. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of Treasury regulations, labour legislation, Public Service Act and regulations, PFMA and its regulations, DCS delegation of authority, performance appraisal manual, Disciplinary Code and Procedures, White Paper on Corrections (applicable sections), transport management policy, code of conduct, procedure manual on departmental vehicles, procedure manual on subsidized transport, DCS strategic plan (applicable sections). Ability to access and utilise information regarding the compilation of policies. Plan, organise, leadership and control. Conflict management. Customer awareness and customer responsiveness. Liaison (internal/external). Impact and influence work standards. Analytical thinking. Decision making, advisory skills and productivity. Initiative, integrity and credibility. Commitment and have concern for others. Accommodating, fairness, loyalty and tolerance. Energetic, observant and patient. Persuasiveness and punctual. Creative and flexible, with the ability to think strategically, embrace change and apply technology effectively in support of organisational goals. DUTIES: Manage and coordinate the transport management sub-directorate in accordance with departmental objectives and legislative requirements. Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, procedures, directives, and delegated powers relating to transport management. Oversee departmental fleet management functions and ensure the effective control of government vehicles. Financial management and audit coordination. Stakeholder management and advisory services. Manage and coordinate the departmental transport management training programme. Manage performance information. Management of human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.