ROAD TRANSPORT

POST 04/40 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ROAD ENGINEERING STANDARD REF NO: DOT/ HRM/2025/02

Branch: Road Transport

SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum (Level 14) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual

needs.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering with 6

years working experience in the Road Infrastructure Development and Management within the

Built environment of which 5 years must be at a senior management level, Registered with ECSA

as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist will be an added advantage. Certificate

of Successful completion of the National School of Government’s Senior Management Service

Pre-Entry Programme. Knowledge And Skill: A sound knowledge and experience in the

development of the road infrastructure standards and guidelines. Knowledge and understanding

of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa. Extensive

knowledge and understanding of the road infrastructure development and roads supervision.

Knowledge and understanding of the importance of community development programs and

participation. Working knowledge of PFMA, MMFA, Treasury Regulations and GIAMA. Verbal &

Written communication – English above average. Computer literacy: above average. Governance

related to information Research and Policy experience. Procurement experience & Project

Management: Compilation of management and technical reports and proposals. Budgeting,

financial management and economic skills. Communication- Verbal & Written communication –

English – above average – Governance related to information. Financial Management: Compiles

and manages budgets, controls cash flow, institutes risk management and administers tender

procurement processes in accordance with generally recognised financial practices in order to

ensure the achievement of strategic organisational objectives Strategic Capability & Leadership:

Provides a vision, sets the direction for the component/unit and inspires others to plan, execute,

deliver and report on the organisational mandate. People Management & Empowerment (PME):

Manages and encourages people, optimises their outputs & effectively manages relationships in

order to achieve organisational goals. Annual Reports Project/Programme Management (PPM):

Plans, manages, monitors and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs

and outcomes (Project Planning, Evaluation & Reporting)

DUTIES : Undertake research, coordinate the development and updating of technical norms, standards &

guidelines and the best practice. Coordinate and maintain the implementation of new and

amended policy and strategy documents. Manage the development of road infrastructure

standards and guidelines. Develop the use of technology in road construction and maintenance,

including the use of appropriate non-standards materials. Manage and coordinate road transport

related research within government, private sector research and tertiary institutions. Coordinate

the development of an asset management systems for road infrastructure in compliance with

GIAMA and related asset management requirements. Develop the Road Asset Management

System (RAMS) Policy and Guidelines. Manage the development of RAMS and its Performance

Indicators. Manage and co-ordinate the Road Infrastructure Safety Audits. Co-ordinate the Road

Disaster Management and Environmental Programmes. Participate in project teams to achieve a

multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department. Manage the planning and tasks and resources requirements. Manage the development of methods to monitor projects or

area progress and provide corrective guidance where necessary. Ensure effective management

of project resources, project budget and resource allocation. Work cross-functionally to solve

problems and implement changes. Ensure effective project progress reporting. Manage the

resources of the Chief Directorate: Provide strategic direction for the functioning of the Chief

Directorate. Promote internal management directives and procedures for the chief directorate.

Present and obtain approval for the strategic business plan of the chief directorate. Define goals

and objectives for the chief directorate. Define performance targets for the chief directorate.

Manage the performance of the chief directorate. Control the allocated budget of the chief

directorate. Manage the allocated resources of the chief directorate according to departmental

prescripts. Ensure the compilation performance agreements for the component. Ensure the

development and mentoring of all staff members. Manage the budgetary programme. Ensure

sound record management of the chief directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Chris Hlabisa Tel No: (012) 309 3170

NOTE : Candidates must quote the name of the post as follows; “Chief Director: Road Engineering

Standard” on the subject line when applying using an Email. Department of Transport is an equal

opportunity employer and this post will be filled in accordance with employment equity targets of

the department.