Assistant Director: Transport Planning and Coordination

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent plus a three-year National Diploma / Bachelor's Degree as recognised by SAQA in Transport Management / Transport and Logistics Management/Transport Economics NQF level 6/7.
• Three 03 to five 05 years' experience in Land Transport Planning Processes, Legislation and Policy Development environment of which two 2 years must be at supervisory salary level 7/8 level in Land Transport Planning, Legislation and transport Policy Development environment. Project Management Course will be an added advantage. A valid Driving Licence. Computer Literacy.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of National Land Transport Act 5 of 2009. Knowledge of White Paper on National Transport Policy 1996. Understanding of minimum requirements of Transport Planning Processes.
• Knowledge of Transport Planning and related process of developing the Integrated Transport Plans ITPs, Integrated Public Transport Network IPTN, Provincial Land Transport Framework PLTF and National Land Transport Strategic Framework NLTSF. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations. Understanding of Public Financial Management Act.
• Skills: Basic research and data analysis skills. Facilitation and Good presentation skills. Interpersonal and report writing skill. Good verbal and written communication. Ability to function independently and as a team. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Problem solving skills and decision making.
• Ability to manage personnel as well as Government resources. Ability to formulate, interpret and implement policies. Work ethics and integrity. Ability to adhere to strict deadlines. Organizing, planning and stakeholder liaison skills. Conflict management and negotiation skills.

DUTIES

• Manage and coordinate transport planning processes within Provincial and Municipal development planning processes. To coordinate update and implementation of the Provincial Land Transport Framework PLTF. Participate in the provincial, District and Local Municipalities Transport forums.
• Manage migration of Integrated Transport Plans into Municipal Integrated Development Plans. Manage integration of Transport Planning and Land-Use planning and management. Participate in Municipal Strategic planning structures.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders and represent the Sub-Directorate on various Committees and Task Teams related to planning and co-ordination. Project Management by assisting with internal projects, with specific reference to Transport Planning needs assessment, Strategy and Project Planning, Project Monitoring, evaluation and Municipality regarding all issues of transport.
• Support the Directorate on Administration and Management of the Division: Transport Planning and Coordination responsible for Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipalities, through periodic development, monitoring and assessment of the managed. Coordinate Transport Planning projects within the Sub-Directorate. Perform and guide any other function related to Transport Planning. Manage the allocated Budget of Projects.