Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) REF NO: FS CSRT PRE 02/2026

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) within the Free State Department of Community, Safety Roads and Transport. The PRE functions as an Advisory Committee/entity to the Accounting Officer and MEC, as mandated by the National Land Transport Amendment Act No 23 of 2023. **What you will do** As a Provincial Regulatory Entity, you will: * Adjudicate, oversee, advise, and decide on applications concerning public transport operating license renewals, transfers, and amendments. * Advise on issues related to public transport services within the province to ensure compliance with operating license conditions. * Monitor and regulate public transport operations and route management throughout the Free State province. * Assist in the transformation of the public transport sector, particularly the taxi industry, and support the implementation of public policies and strategies related to the National Land Transport Amendment Act. * Advise on and resolve disputes within the transport sector. * Improve efficiency in the Operator License Administration System (OLAS) and reduce backlogs of pending taxi applications. * Improve service delivery aligned with the core mandate of ensuring road safety, regulated public transport, and an integrated transport system and network. * Provide sustainable community safety through monitoring and assessment activities across all public transport modes within the Free State. * Ensure that the demands for public transport motor vehicles, in terms of NLTA compliance within the province, are met efficiently, economically, and effectively. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in both the Public and Private Sector. * Any postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Transport Logistics, Transport Economics, or Transport Management with a specialization in Public Transport. * Knowledge of the National Land Transport Amendment Act No 23 of 2023. * Technical knowledge of the prescripts, regulations, and frameworks governing the Department's mandate and the National Land Transport Amendment Act No 23 of 2023. * **Competencies:** Strong leadership, analytical thinking, good communication skills, ability to inspire confidence and maintain a balanced view, ability to maintain independence and objectivity, facilitation skills, courage to stimulate discussions and ask relevant questions, willingness to dedicate time to serve the interest of the public, encourage openness and transparency, professional approach, high level of integrity, independent judgement, knowledge of the public sector risk and control, ability to offer new perspective, ability to promote effective working relationships. * Be persons of integrity, independence, and sound judgement. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for experienced professionals with at least ten years in both public and private sectors, holding a postgraduate qualification in relevant fields like Finance, Transport Logistics, Economics, or Management with a Public Transport specialization. Ideal candidates possess a strong understanding of the National Land Transport Amendment Act No 23 of 2023 and related governance. They should demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, maintaining independence, objectivity, and a high level of integrity and sound judgment while being committed to public service and transparency. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/provincial-regulatory-entity-pre-ref-no-fs-csrt-pre-02-2026-free-state-department-of-community-safety-roads-and-transport Source: myjobmag

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