Chief Traffic Officer

2 weeks ago


Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

Job Title
- Chief Traffic Officer (post level 8) Job ID: 6003
- Organizational Unit
- University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Protection Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Occupational Level
- Junior Management
- Location
- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date
- 8/1/2025
- Description
- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.**
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body.
- A copy of your driver’s license.
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Manage road safety awareness campaigns at the three campuses of the University of the Free State.
- Develop and manage implementation of operational plans for Traffic Law Enforcement Unit.
- Ensure that road safety risk assessments are conducted.
- Ensure that all traffic related incidents are effectively investigated.
- Represent the Traffic Law Enforcement Unit on all appropriate forums both on and off campus.
- Manage performance of staff in accordance with the UFS policies.
- Manage workplace discipline and grievances according to prescribed UFS policies and protocols.
- Ensure staff engagement through one-on-one meetings and sectional meetings etc.
- Develop and ensure implementation of fleet management protocols.
- Manage the process of buying new vehicles for the department and disposing of old vehicles in accordance with the UFS asset management protocols.
- Monitor the fleet spending patterns and intervene as and when a need arises.
- Ensure that the vehicles are serviced in accordance with the service manufacturers' service intervals.
- Manage the allocation of parking to staff.
- Manage and oversee the selling of students, staff, contractors and visitors access discs.
- Coordinate and liaise with Mangaung Metro police for tracing of vehicle information.
- Manage all revenue collected from selling of access discs and traffic fines payments.
- Manage fleet entity and approve all procurements related to motor vehicles.
- Manage monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the division and implement corrective action in problem areas.
- Attend all meetings related to traffic operational matters.
- Keep records and give statistics to management.

**Inherent requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree on NQF Level 7 in Traffic Safety Management/Road Policing or closely related field.
- Diploma for Traffic Officers from a recognised traffic training academy (attach a copy).
- Valid registration with the Institute of Traffic Officers (attach a copy).
- A valid South African driver’s license (attach a copy).

**Recommendations**:

- A certificate of Examiner of Vehicles (attach a copy).
- An Honours or postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Management or Public Administration on NQF Level 8
- Events management coordination.
- Competencies

**Knowledge and skills**:

- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Road Traffic Act, AARTO Act, Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence.
- Knowledge of conducting road safety risk assessments.
- Knowledge of conducting vehicles accident investigations.
- Knowledge of developing road safety master plans, policies, and procedures.
- Report writing.
- Events management coordination.

**Required competencies**:
**- Results orientated.**
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

**- Strategic thinking.**
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

**- Business Acumen**:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

**- Leading.**
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

**- Building coalitions**
- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

**Assumption of duties**:
1 March 2025.

**Closing date**:
08 January 2025

**Salary**:
The salary is available on request.

**Fringe benefits**:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

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