Deputy Director - Transport Management

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director of Transport Management within the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements. The position involves comprehensive management of the department's transport policies, procedures, fleet, and associated contracts, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and financial oversight. **What you will do** * Manage, develop, review and maintain transport policies and procedures. * Manage transport contracts for the department. * Ensure that users of departmental transport comply with standing instructions. * Manage the provision of fleet management services. * Provide monthly fuel usage report, logbook report and applications report. * Attend Provincial Transport Forum meetings and Transport Committee Meeting. * Coordinate payments of log sheets. * Combat misuse of state vehicles. * Manage transport budget and vehicle accident cases. * Approve trip authorization forms. * Liaise with car dealers and merchants regarding the GG and subsidized vehicles and manage the maintenance of state-owned vehicles. * Facilitate the approval of government vehicles for servicing or repairs. * Monitor the roadworthiness of the government cars. * Organise and schedule fleet vehicle maintenance. * Undertake preliminary investigations into the abuse of vehicles and provide technical assessment on vehicles that require attention. * Institute control measures to combat vehicle abuse and fraud. * Respond to correspondence in respect of audits conducted. * Manage the business unit. * Compile and submit all required administrative reports. * Plan and allocate work. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Transport Management/Logistic Management or any relevant qualification. * A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level within logistic or transport environment. * Possession of a valid driver’s license. * Knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate. * Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act; Treasury Regulations; BAS system; SAP and PERSAL systems and managing logistics programmes. * Planning, organising and execution. * Knowledge management. * Strategic management and ability to manage conflict. * **COMPETENCIES:** Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity. * **PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:** Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-management. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Negotiation skills. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess an NQF level 7 undergraduate qualification in Transport Management, Logistic Management, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of experience at the Assistant Director level within a logistics or transport environment. They must hold a valid driver's license and have thorough knowledge of Public Service prescripts, the Department’s mandate, Public Financial Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and systems such as BAS, SAP, and PERSAL. The role requires strong competencies in strategic leadership, people management, project and financial management, change management, problem-solving, client focus, service innovation, honesty, and integrity. Essential personal attributes include excellent written and verbal communication, self-management, resilience under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and negotiation abilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-transport-management-department-of-human-settlements Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

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