Transport Officer
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Location
- King William's Town, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 106 – R398 227 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an advert for a permanent Transport Officer role (REF NO: TRA/06/09/2026) within the Department of Higher Education and Training, specifically based at the Lovedale TVET College's Office in King William’s Town. This is a PERSAL Appointment at Level 07, offering a salary of R338 106 – R398 227 per annum, plus actual benefits. **What you will do** * Ensuring day to day management and maintenance of fleet vehicles. * Monitor daily kilometres before and after trips and ensure monthly closing of kilometres on the logbooks. * Authorise trip itineraries/ trip authorization. * Receive and certify invoices for processing of monthly payments. * Maintain records of driver’s licenses, trip authorisation, and fines. Etc. * Ensure service maintenance of vehicles. * Redirect traffic fines. * Pre and post inspections of vehicles. * Quarterly inspections of subsidised vehicles and processing of new applications. * Ensure compliance with the transport policies, processes and processes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric or NCV Level 4 together with a recognised three-year (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) in Transport Management, Business Management, Public Management or related qualification. * At least 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a TVET Fleet environment. * Computer literacy. * A valid driver’s license. * Knowledge and experience in fleet or transport management. * Knowledge of Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury regulations and other frameworks. * Business planning. * Visibility analysis. * Knowledge and understanding of the administration reporting process and procedures. * Skills: Negotiation, Communication, Presentation, Administrative Planning and organising, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal Problem solving, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Team Leadership, Planning and organising, People management. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Transport Management, Business Management, Public Management, or a related qualification, in addition to Matric or NCV Level 4. They should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience specifically within a TVET Fleet environment, along with computer literacy and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must have knowledge and experience in fleet or transport management, and be familiar with the Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury regulations, and other relevant frameworks. Strong skills in negotiation, communication, presentation, administrative planning and organising, financial management, report writing, problem-solving, computer literacy, analytical thinking, client-orientation, team leadership, planning and organising, and people management are essential. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, and employment verification) and may be required to undertake practical and integrity pre-entry assessments. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-tra-06-09-2026 Source: govpage
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