Provincial Regulatory Entity (pre)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) within the Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport, based at the Head Office in Bloemfontein. 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. Members will be compensated with sitting allowances for PRE meetings and ad-hoc meetings, as well as subsistence and travelling allowances for PRE activities. **What you will do** As a Provincial Regulatory Entity, you will: * Adjudicate, oversee, advise, and decide on applications related to public transport operating licenses (renewals, transfers, and amendments). * Provide advice on matters concerning public transport services within the province to ensure compliance with operating license conditions. * Monitor and regulate public transport operations and route management in the Free State province. * Contribute to the transformation of the public transport sector, particularly the taxi industry, and assist in implementing public policies and strategies related to the National Land Transport Amendment Act. * Offer advice and facilitate the resolution of disputes within the transport sector. * Work towards improving the efficiency of the Operator License Administration System (OLAS) and reducing backlogs of pending taxi applications. * Enhance service delivery in core areas such as road safety, regulated public transport, and the development of an integrated transport system and network. * Ensure the provision of sustainable community safety through monitoring and assessment activities across all public transport modes in the Free State. * Guarantee that the demands of public transport motor vehicles for required services, in terms of the NLTA, are met efficiently, economically, and effectively within the province. **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 or Transport Economics or Transport Management (Specialisation 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, and 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 suited for experienced professionals with at least a decade of relevant experience across both public and private sectors, holding a postgraduate qualification in fields such as Finance, Transport Logistics, Transport Economics, or Transport Management (specialising in Public Transport). Ideal candidates will possess comprehensive knowledge of the National Land Transport Amendment Act No 23 of 2023 and the broader regulatory framework governing the transport sector. Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and facilitation skills are essential, along with a high degree of integrity, independence, objectivity, and sound judgement. Applicants should be dedicated to public service, capable of stimulating discussions, and willing to contribute to the regulation, transformation, and dispute resolution within the public transport sector of the Free State. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-state-department-of-community-safety-roads-and-transport-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026 Source: govpage

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