ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Branch: Transport is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg and Tshwane REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) qualification in Transportation Management / Licensing/ Law / Transport Economics / Public Management / Administration Management. 3-5 years’ experience in the public transport licensing or public transport environment. 2 years’ experience must be at supervisory level. Knowledge And Skills: GPG and GPDRT policies and procedures; relevant legislation which include the NLTA, the NLTA Amendment Act and its Regulations, the PFMA and its regulations and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, knowledge of SLAs. Knowledge of GPG political and executive structures. Competency in Customer relations, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Computer utilisation, Financial Management, and Business Performance Management. | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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and supporting documents is complete and accurate. Provide information pertaining to the operating licensing cycle to stakeholders. Provide public transport operators with the relevant information relating to public transport operating licenses. Update relevant information on the systems where necessary. Manage the verification of submitted applications manually and through the relevant system(s). Confirm receipt and verification of permits/operating license applications for all public passenger road transport. Escalate applications suspected of having fraudulent documentation. Manage records of all verified documentation. Adhere to all legislative frameworks relating to processing of licenses. Liaise and consult with public transport operators, commuters, and other government institutions. Participate in the development of policies and standard operating procedures. Review and update existing policies in response to regulatory changes and Public Transport regulation. Monitor adherence to the implementation of policies. Communicate the policy to relevant stakeholders, the business unit and the department when required. To collate all relevant information, files and documents from the Applications counter in the region. To ensure the proper record keeping and control of all information, files and documents. Arrange for the proper retrieval and storage of information, files and documents. Ensure the proper maintenance of filing systems (electronic and manual). Ensure the correct placement and safe keeping of information, files and documents. Provide coaching, disciplinary and mentoring of staff to improve performance. Monitor the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance. Manage resources to ensure effective service. Implement sound management of human resources within the component. Perform daily supervision of the section. Facilitate and encourage staff development to meet the changing demands of the job. Support implementation of employee wellness program and support where needed. Manage leave of subordinates.
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefits)
Duties
- Monitor the receipt of applications for operating licenses from public transport operators for the region.
- Check that the submitted applications have all the required supporting documentation.
- Confirm that captured information on
Enquiries
Mr. Elvis Mpateni/ Ms. Keorapetse Gumata Tel No: (011) 355 -7521/9000
Notes
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Males, Indian Males, White Males, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
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Branch: Transport
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg and Tshwane REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) qualification
in Transportation Management / Licensing/ Law / Transport Economics / Public
Management / Administration Management. 3-5 years’ experience in the public transport licensing or public transport environment. 2 years’ experience must
be at supervisory level. Knowledge And Skills: GPG and GPDRT policies and procedures; relevant legislation which include the NLTA, the NLTA Amendment
Act and its Regulations, the PFMA and its regulations and Public Service
Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, knowledge of SLAs.
Knowledge of GPG political and executive structures. Competency in
Customer relations, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Computer utilisation, Financial Management, and Business Performance Management.
DUTIES : Monitor the receipt of applications for operating licenses from public transport operators for the region. Check that the submitted applications have all the
required supporting documentation. Confirm that captured information on
applications and supporting documents is complete and accurate. Provide
information pertaining to the operating licensing cycle to stakeholders. Provide public transport operators with the relevant information relating to public
transport operating licenses. Update relevant information on the systems where necessary. Manage the verification of submitted applications manually
and through the relevant system(s). Confirm receipt and verification of permits/operating license applications for all public passenger road transport.
Escalate applications suspected of having fraudulent documentation. Manage records of all verified documentation. Adhere to all legislative frameworks
relating to processing of licenses. Liaise and consult with public transport operators, commuters, and other government institutions. Participate in the
development of policies and standard operating procedures. Review and update existing policies in response to regulatory changes and Public
Transport regulation. Monitor adherence to the implementation of policies.
Communicate the policy to relevant stakeholders, the business unit and the department when required. To collate all relevant information, files and
documents from the Applications counter in the region. To ensure the proper record keeping and control of all information, files and documents. Arrange for
the proper retrieval and storage of information, files and documents. Ensure the proper maintenance of filing systems (electronic and manual). Ensure the
correct placement and safe keeping of information, files and documents.
Provide coaching, disciplinary and mentoring of staff to improve performance.
Monitor the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance.
Manage resources to ensure effective service. Implement sound management of human resources within the component. Perform daily supervision of the
section. Facilitate and encourage staff development to meet the changing demands of the job. Support implementation of employee wellness program
and support where needed. Manage leave of subordinates.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Elvis Mpateni/ Ms. Keorapetse Gumata Tel No: (011) 355 -7521/9000
NOTE : In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Males, Indian Males, White Males,
Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.