• Reference Number : refs/020079
• Directorate : FREIGHT TRANSPORT & TRANSPORT INTEGRATED PLANNING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 200 426.00 – R 2 264 130.00 (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr F Masuku Tel No, 011 355 7195

Requirements :

• Engineering Degree [B Eng/ Bsc (Eng)] in Civil Engineering. Minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant engineering experience as a registered professional Engineer. Must have a valid driver’s license. Compulsory Registration with ECSA as professional Engineer. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  Knowledge of GPG and specifically GDRT Policies and procedures. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Knowledge of GPG political and executive structure. Engineering professional Act. Gauteng Infrastructure Act 2001. National Land Transport Act. Architectural Profession Act. Landscape Architectural Profession Act and Gauteng Transport Authority Act. Programme and project management (PMBOK/ PMP/ Prince 2 certification) will be an advantage. Transport planning & modelling from project initiation to implementation. Use of various integrated land-use and transport modelling software, such as, EMME/Saturn/ArcGIS/Cube/Voyager/TransCAD /PTV VISUM. Technical report writing, ability to promote good relations and apply problem solving skills. Interact at both strategic and operational levels internally and externally within all the 3 spheres of government as well as the private sector. People management skills: ability to develop, mentor and lead the Directorate's resources team. Ability to simultaneously manage various transport projects, such as, surveys, feasibility studies & modelling from project initiation to implementation for the purpose of information, planning and decision making to respond to Provincial strategic plans in the provision of a sustainable, safe, reliable, and integrated transport systems and infrastructure across all modes of transport in Gauteng. Proven track record of managing various transport planning project portfolios in the public transport, road & road freight space.

Duties :

• Road freight network planning: develop and maintain plans for the movement of freight at a regional & provincial level. This involves identifying key freight corridors, terminals, and hubs, as well as assessing current and future capacity needs. Policy development: contribute to the development of policies and regulations related to freight transportation within the 3 spheres of government. Stakeholder engagement: ability to engage and add value at various freight committees in both the freight industry and the 3 spheres of government with regards to addressing concerns and collaborate on freight planning initiatives. Modelling: project management related to road freight movements (current and future), including traffic patterns, volume projections, and infrastructure capacity, to inform planning decisions and identify areas for improvement. Infrastructure planning: collaborate with infrastructure planners to ensure the following; firstly, transportation networks, such as roads, railways, and airports, are designed and maintained to accommodate freight movement efficiently and safely; and secondly, modal Integration of different transportation modes (e.g., road, rail & air) to create seamless freight networks and improve overall efficiency and sustainability. Provide project management support to the Transport Branch in key interventions of freight in the 5 Years Gauteng Integrated Transport Plan & 25 Years Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25) in accordance with Gauteng Provincial strategic plans. Manage the Directorate's compliance with all administrative requirements and regulations. Manage and mentor the Directorate’s resources with regards to performance management, skills assessment, and development.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s Employments Equity Plan, FEMALES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http:// jobs.gauteng.gov.za Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 0833240044/ 0837924851. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 31-05-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.