Job Description

Closing Date

2025/10/20

Reference Number

WCG250902-1

Tracking Number

WCMD 84/2025

Job Title

Deputy Director: Fleet Risk Management, Ref No. WCMD 84/2025

Department

Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level

11

Enquiries

Mr A Janse van Rensburg at (021) 467 4716

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Maitland

Job Purpose

The Mobily Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to execute administration and planning activities regarding fleet crashes, 3rd party claims, legal recoveries, losses, Fraud, traffic fine and misuse management and human resources management.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience. A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage GMT self-insure risk strategy; Manage crashes, 3rd party claims and recoveries; Manage vehicle related losses and fraud investigations; Manage traffic offence redirections and misuse reporting; Manage the driver database, and review and approve driver sanction requests and cross border letters as fleet proxy; Human resource management; Manage budget for Fleet Risk Management; Prepare input for statutory reporting; It will be advantageous to have the following: Relevant experience in the following: Fleet Management, Risk Management; Legal experience; Budget and financial management; Human Resource management; Supply chain management; Tender compilation; Client services; Mechanical / technical background.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Public Finance Management, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999); National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Handbook for Government Motor Transport (Circular 3 of 2019); National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Administrative Adjustication of Road Traffic Offences Act, 1998 (Act 46 of 1998) and Regulations, 2008.

Skills needed:

Proactive action thinking, leadership; problem solving and decision making; Proven computer literacy (Ms Office suite); Planning, organizing, time management skills; Problem solving and decision making; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to interpret relevant directives and polcies.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214.

For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.