DIRECTOR: AIR TRANSPORT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Transport (DOT). This job is part of Circular 14 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 29 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the 159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4034 or email to: Recruitment@dot.gov.za or at erecruitment system: erecruit.transport.gov.za. Note: email applications must be sent as one attachment to avoid non-delivery of the email and only quotes the name of the post you are applying for on the Subject Line as directed on the post note.
Branch
Civil Aviation
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), of which 30% can be structured according to individual’s needs.
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A qualification at NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Transport and Logistics Management / Transport Management/ Transport Economics / Public Administration with minimum of 5 year’s working experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the aviation sector.
- Knowledge and skills: Understanding of global and regional aviation landscape.
- Thorough understanding of the role of aviation in the national economy.
- Thorough understanding of the international civil aviation system and the role of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
- An understanding of regional initiatives as embodied by the African Union (AU) and the new partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), SADC Civil Aviation Committee, SADC Aviation Safety Organisation, etc.
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- A proven leadership and management skills.
- Report writing skills.
- A demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, projects and budgets.
- Communication;
- Financial Management;
- Strategic capability & leadership; people management and empowerment;
- Project/Programme management;
- Client orientation and customer focus.
Duties
- Maintain and enhance South Africa’s position on bilateral air transport.
- Manage all aspects relating to licensing and permits, safety and security.
- Participate in project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department and South Africa.
- Manage the resources of the Directorate.
Enquiries
Ms Elizabeth Mpye Tel No: (012) 309 3446
Department Notes
Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), of which 30% can be structured according to individual’s needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Transport and Logistics Management / Transport Management/ Transport Economics / Public
Administration with minimum of 5 year’s working experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the aviation sector. Knowledge and skills: Understanding of
global and regional aviation landscape. Thorough understanding of the role of aviation in the national economy. Thorough understanding of the international
civil aviation system and the role of International Civil Aviation Organisation
(ICAO). An understanding of regional initiatives as embodied by the African
Union (AU) and the new partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), African
Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), SADC Civil Aviation Committee, SADC
Aviation Safety Organisation, etc. Negotiation and problem-solving skills. A
proven leadership and management skills. Report writing skills. A demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, projects and budgets.
Communication; Financial Management; Strategic capability & leadership; people management and empowerment; Project/Programme management;
Client orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Maintain and enhance South Africa’s position on bilateral air transport. Manage all aspects relating to licensing and permits, safety and security. Participate in
project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department and South Africa. Manage the resources of the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Elizabeth Mpye Tel No: (012) 309 3446
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 14 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.