The Western Cape Government’s Mobility Department is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Chief Director for Traffic Management (Ref: WCMD 06/2025). This senior management service (SMS) position, offering a salary of R1,436,022 per annum, is based in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an effective Traffic Law Enforcement Service, overseeing quality learning programmes for traffic policing agencies, and ensuring the integration of all Road Safety interventions. Key requirements include an appropriate NQF 7 degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level, a valid driver’s license, and completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. A post-graduate qualification and experience in traffic law enforcement are recommended. Applications must be submitted online by 03 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will undergo technical exercises and a generic managerial competency assessment.
POST: CHIEF DIRECTOR: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
REFNO: WCMD 06/2025
SALARY: R1 436 022 per annum (Level 14)
CENTRE: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years experience at a Senior Managerial level; A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.
- Recommendation: Post-graduate qualification in Public Management/ Alternate Dispute Resolution Qualification/ Law related.
- Experience on a Senior Management level in Traffic Law Enforcement/ Road Safety Management.
- Competencies: Extensive knowledge and working experience of all legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Proven knowledge of the following: Information Systems; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Global, Regional and Local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Accounting Finance and Audit; Information Technology; Formal Training; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning; Knowledge Management; Collaborative Relationship Building; Business Acumen; Interpersonal; Presentation; Client Orientation..
DUTIES:
- Line management will entail the following: To manage an effective Traffic Law Enforcement Service; Provide lifelong quality outcomes-based learning programmes to traffic policing agencies; Ensure integration of all Road Safety interventions and greater voluntary compliance by road users with road rules and regulations; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management; Actively participate and oversee the Financial Management practices of the chief directorate..
ENQUIRIES: Mr. D Jacobs Tel No: (021) 483 3900
APPLICATIONS:
To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
NOTE:
All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
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 370 214.
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 interview and technical exercise, the selection panel 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.
The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into 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 on 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/ Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications 171 for our positions, 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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