Advertiser: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government / Department of Transport
REF. NO: P 02 / 2014
SALARY: R1 201 713 per annum (all Inclusive remuneration package, of which a portion can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs), subject to the signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of registrable interests.
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in a Transportation / Transport Planning environment; plus A Minimum of 5 years appropriate Senior Management experience in Traffic Management and Public Transport; plus Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge Public Service Regulations, Acts, Policies and procedures. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes. Knowledge of Departmental Strategic plan and goals. Understanding of Public Services and Departmental Policies. Knowledge of Project management. Understanding of Departmental Strategies and related Operational Plans. Computer literacy. Knowledge of Transformation and Empowerment legislation, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Delegation of Authority. Knowledge of Job Evaluation policies and procedures. Interpretation and application of policy skills. Research, policy formulation and managerial skills. Ability to develop training materials. Problem solving and analytical thinking skills. Strategic planning and co-ordination skills. Team building skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and networking). Project management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Motivation and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate should be honest and have integrity. He / she should be an innovative thinker, be receptive to ideas and suggestions, be reliable, creative / innovative and accurate. He / she should also be open, transparent, a team leader and a total quality controller.
DUTIES: Manage Road Safety and Traffic Management: Manage the provision of comprehensive and effective Road Safety Services. Facilitate Road Traffic Management. Manage Public Transport Enforcement and Compliance Services. Facilitate and administer the effective functioning of Motor Transport Services. *Regulate, monitor and oversee Public Transport in the Province: Monitor and ensure compliance with regard to Public Transport Services. Ensure the Regulation and Support for Public Transport. Provide Management, Co-ordination and alignment of all Public Transportation Services including special categories in the Regions. *Provide and manage Freight Transportation Services and develop policies and systems: Provide and Manage Subsidised Transportation Services. Provide Freight Transportation strategic and Regulatory Services. Develop, Review and Manage Public Transport Policies and Strategies and drive Transport transformation. Monitor Legislative Compliance within the Transport Industry and Planning Authorities: Ensure a violence free environment in public transport. Ensure public transport safety to public transport users and providers. Provide planning authorities with sufficient assistance and guidance in the implementation of the NLTA. Provide Strategic direction in the implementation of all Transportation services: Monitor and provide strategic direction of transportation services. Research, develop and formulate policies on public transport and related matters for the department. Oversee and manage the rendering of efficient and effective regulation and enforcement of regulations pertaining to public transport. Ensure the effective utilization of resources: Effective development of staff. Manage the resources within the Branch. Ensure that staff are kept informed of any developments in respect of HR matters. Manage the performance of staff through setting goals and objectives, including EPMDS. Monitor and manage expenditure for the Branch. Responsible / Programme Manager for Branch. Prepare and monitor the budget. Ensure compliance with the PFMA and other relevant legislative prescripts. Manage asset / other equipment.
ENQUIRIES: Mr BS Gumbi Tel no: 033 – 355 8808
FOR ATTENTION: Mr C McDougall
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a competency-based assessment.
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
APPLICATIONS: Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Head: Transport, Human Resource Management Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2014
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z83 (which must be originally signed and dated) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV and originally certified copies (not copies of certified copies) of required educational qualifications set out in the advertisement (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Under no circumstances will faxed or emailed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and applicants who have not received an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful.
Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
Interview Hints and Tips
Arrive on time for the interview. Plan your trip and leave early if you have to or if you are unfamiliar with the area. Give yourself enough time to find the building as well as parking. You also need keep your diary open after the interview. Your interview might be running longer than anticipated.
Remember to take a few extra copies of your CV with you. One copy is for you should you have to refresh your memory. The other copies are for the interviewer and anyone else sitting in on the interview. You only need to produce these if there is a need for them.
Be careful not to over- or under-dress for an interview. The golden rule is to look professional and smart even if everyone else at the company is wearing jeans. Speak to your employment agency for guidance with specific acompanies.
Women:
- More conservative outfit and coordinate all the colours
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too muck make-up and perfume
- Nails must be neat and clean
Men:
- Conservative suit with a white long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie (no cartoon characters)
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too much aftershave
- Nails must be neat and clean
The interviewer will be judging the effect of your appearance on customers as well as staff. Your "look" must project the fact that you are the perfect '"fit" for that specific position and company.
Get rid of chewing gum and check your overall appearance before walking into the organisation's premises.
Switch your cellphone off once the interviewer knows that you have arrived for the interview - never, ever take a call during an interview. If there is a medical emergency in your family and your phone needs to be on then inform the interviewer and ask for permission to leave your phone on. In most cases the person will agree to it.
Remember to take a file with pen paper with you to the interview. This will assist you in making notes and to write down questions you might want to ask later.
The interview starts when the first question is asked. Right? Wrong. The interview starts the minute you arrive at the company and you will be under scrutiny by everyone who knows that interviews are being held. Be friendly with cleaning staff, secretaries and everyone else you encounter on your way to the interview. This will make you feel more positive as well as leave positive people in your wake. The last thing you need is for a staff member to mention how rude you were before the interview. Or for the secretaries to tell the manager that you had an attitude with them and you thought you were important!
Studies have shown that most interviewers make up their mind within the first few minutes. You therefore need to greet your interviewer by making comfortable eye contact, shaking hands firmly and introducing yourself in a confident manner.
Make a connection and build a relationship with the interviewer. Remember that they are already happy with your CV and now wants to check you out. Your attitude will be more important than most of your answers.
Only sit down when offered a chair.
If you are offered any coffee or tea you have three choices: Coffee, tea or nothing. Do not go and ask for something not offered - the organisation might not have it on the premises and the interviewer could feel embarrassed.
Keep an eye on your body language and avoid fidgeting, biting your nails, playing with your car keys, etc.