DIRECTOR: ROAD SAFETY AND CAPACITY BUILDING REF NO: FS CSRT
04/01/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive package). The
remuneration package consists of the basic salary (70% of the package) and
a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules
which includes Government’s contribution to the Government Employee
Pension Fund – 13% of the basic salary and flexible portion which may be
structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and
which include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner’s allowance
and medical aid assistance. The successful candidate will be required to enter
into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Head Office (Bloemfontein)
REQUIREMENTS :
Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA), i.e., Bachelor’s Degree or
equivalent qualification in Transport Management, Traffic Law Enforcement,
Public Administration, or Social Sciences. A minimum of five (5) years’
experience in Middle/Senior Management Level. Experience in transport, traffic
management or a safety environment. Knowledge of the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Road Traffic Legislation, and Public Service
Regulations. National Road Traffic Act and ARTO Regulations. Valid driver’s
license. Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (no appointment shall be finalised
without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS).
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an
Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both
technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Key
requirements: Proven ability to provide strategic direction on matters relating
to road safety and align road safety goals with provincial/national transport
strategies.
Proven ability to lead a team, manage performance and foster
capacity building. Proven ability to develop, implement and review Road safety
Provincial or National Safety Strategies and Policies. Ability to manage
resources. Proven ability to make high-level decisions, particularly in governing
road safety. Experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating systems to
evaluate the impact of road safety interventions. Proven track record in
providing high-level reports on road safety and capacity building in the
province. High-level strategic financial management, accountability and
compliance with public service prescripts.
DUTIES :
Managing the development and implementation of road traffic safety
programmes. Coordination of shared Road Safety projects, partnering with
NGO’s, SANRAL, Local Municipalities and other Provincial and National
Departments. Oversee the planning and execution of special safety projects.
Manage public educational campaigns, safety workshops, and road safety
programmes targeted at schools, tertiary institutions and the general public.
Promote public awareness and work with stakeholders on road safety
initiatives. Assess the impact of road safety interventions. Develop and
implement road safety policies, strategies and operational plans to meet the
provincial and national targets. Identify, build and maintain relationships with
stakeholders, including school communities, private companies and Road
Safety Forums. Oversee the functioning of the Road Safety forums in the Free
State.
Evaluate the performance of road safety officers and conduct impact
analyses of road safety projects. Conduct research to identify hazardous
locations and develop intervention strategies. Ensuring the successful
implementation of the road safety decisions of MINMEC, RTMC, and the
National Department of Transport. Manage Arrive Alive and Festive Season
road safety projects. Overseeing the functioning of the traffic training college.
Development of policies, strategies and programmes. Ensure effective
management of the resources of the Directorate, i.e., manage human, financial
and asset resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Mopeli at 072 7815180
APPLICATIONS : E-Recruitment Email: droadsafety@freetrans.co.za