Assistant Director: Road Safety

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Road Safety within the Chief Directorate: Traffic Management at the Gauteng Department of Community Safety. The position is based at Head Office Johannesburg and offers a salary of R487 197 per annum, plus service benefits. The reference number for this position is REFS/057035. **What you will do** * Assist to coordinate institutional arrangements for effective implementation of the GSS. * Assist with the alignment of Road Safety activities within and outside the Department. * Assist with the implementation of road safety strategies as per national department (NDoT) directive to schools and the general public. * Ensure Public Education through training of road users and communities with a focus on Community outreach programmes, road shows, and promotional projects. * Ensure training of all Gauteng educators on road safety education. * Assist with coordination and management of the Gauteng Pedestrian Management plan with all stakeholders. * Develop and implement the operational plan for the regional office. * Ensure effective performance management and capacity building of the regional staff. * Recommend Disciplinary hearing against any Officer under your jurisdiction who is reasonably suspected of having committed an act of Misconduct in the execution of their duties. * Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures. * Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter. * Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions. * Develop and implement an in-service training programme and monitor formal training needs of the unit. * Monitor and evaluate operational performance of the region to ensure continuous alignment and development. * Ensure the management of the Performance Management and Development System as per the approved PMDS policy. * Ensure proper record keeping of activities of the centre including minutes of every meeting convened. * Compile and submit monthly reports. * Attend operational meetings and any other meeting as required by strategic leadership. * Manage assets as per inventories of the centre. * Ensure appropriate use of all facilities. * Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of equipment. * Monitor vehicle costs for the station/centre and identify and monitor members involved in accidents. * Ensure that the motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order. * Coordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments, NGOs, Road Safety Officials, and Law enforcement agencies (LEAs). * Identify relevant risks, develop a plan to address risks, and implement and monitor the risk plan. * Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from Province and implement corrective action in problem areas. * Conduct regular budget and management discussions as part of management meetings. * Document overtime planning based on priorities. * Participate in budget planning as required by the province. * Respond to requests from head office regarding financial queries within provided time limits. * Monitor and manage the procurement needs of the centre. * Evaluate progress. * Coordinate Road Safety projects with regional team leaders. * Draft business plans for the project and an activity plan/detailed work plan. * Manage project budget and procurement process. * Ensure effective implementation of the respective project activities. * Compile monthly project progress reports on status. * Engage with various role players on project implementation. * Encourage road user compliance to road rules. * Coordinate formal, informal, and non-formal education and communication through projects and programmes targeting categories of road users in order to change their behaviour and attitudes and increased knowledge and skills. * Identify and engage key stakeholders in road safety promotion initiatives. * Establish partnerships with relevant departments, local government etc. to foster mutual relations and pursue common interests. * Participate in the communication forum for Law Enforcement Agencies. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 certificate plus a relevant tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent). * 3 years' experience at administrative/ supervisory level in the field of Road Safety. * All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC). * No criminal record or any pending cases against you. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Relevant legislative and Policy framework. * Knowledge and understanding of Road Safety Plan. * Project management. * Strategic planning. * PSR and PFMA. * Understanding of the strategic plan for the department. * Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic priorities and programmes. * Records management. * Resource management. * Customer relationship management. * Performance management. * Finance management. * Conflict management. * Projects management. * Self-management. * Time management. * Risk management. * Change management. * Public Information Management. * Networking. * Handling pressure. * Diversity. * Decision-making. * Interpersonal relations. * Strategic thinking and planning. * Probing. * Negotiation. * Written and oral communication. * Report writing. * Presentation and facilitation skills. * Public speaking. **Who should apply** Candidates who possess a Grade 12 certificate and a relevant 3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have at least 3 years of administrative or supervisory experience specifically in the field of Road Safety. The ideal candidate will hold all valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC) and have no criminal record or pending cases. They should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislative and policy frameworks, Road Safety Plans, departmental strategic priorities, and be proficient in various management areas including project, strategic, records, resource, customer relationship, performance, finance, conflict, risk, and change management. Strong communication, report writing, presentation, facilitation, public speaking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential. The role requires an individual capable of strategic thinking, planning, handling pressure, and effective decision-making. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-community-safety-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057035 Source: govpage

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