Assistant Director: Road Safety Management

2 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to influence road user behaviour by conducting road safety education and awareness interventions in the Metro Region. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project Management and Social Science; A minimum of 3 years experience at supervisory level in a road safety management working environment or related fields; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

**Recommendation**:
None.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Oversee the planning of road safety education and awareness interventions in the Metro Region; Ensure that the road safety targets are reached in the Metro Region to enhance road safety and service delivery; Accounting for progress and performance; Competent asset stewardship; Managerial functions.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Provisioning of traffic safety education; Planning and execution of road safety interventions; Creation of awareness and inform road users of traffic safety projects and road safety issues; Marketing of heavy-duty driver training assistance; Monitoring of services rendered by driver training schools; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Planning; Organising; Analytical; Report-writing; Presentation; Inter-personal; Problem-solving; Supervisory; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office.

**Remuneration**:
**R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)**

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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