Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/335

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FREIGHT RAIL: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS

Western Cape Department of Social Development

  • ProvinceWestern Cape
  • LevelLevel 11
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 20 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.

Job details

Circular
29 of 2026
Page No.
40–41
Circular Post
29/335
Department
Western Cape Department of Social Development
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
7 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
Reference information
WCMD 19/2026 (3-Year Contract Position)
Salary information
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree);
  • A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in Freight, Logistics, or Rail Planning or Operations.
  • Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
  • Knowledge and understanding of;
  • Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
  • Project Management;
  • Operational Management practices Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; policy development; and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
  • Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; of performance management in general.
  • Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge.
  • Skills: Numeracy;
  • Literacy;
  • Computer Literacy;
  • Language skills;
  • Project Management;
  • Budgeting and Financial Management;
  • Intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Duties

  • Development and implementation of freight rail strategies and projects;
  • Manage engagement, coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders;
  • Manage freight rail data, information, and systems;
  • Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate;
  • People Management;
  • Financial Management.

Enquiries

Ms CE Gallant at Katleho.Matsabisa@westerncape.gov.za / Tel No: (021) 483

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Notes and Z83 guidance

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
  • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • 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. OTHER POSTS

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Original Text
POST 29/335 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FREIGHT RAIL: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS REF NO: WCMD 19/2026
(3-Year Contract Position)
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in Freight, Logistics, or Rail
Planning or Operations. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that
have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of;
Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project Management; Operational Management
practices Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; policy development; and operational management, monitoring and
review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political,
economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the
Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse
management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and
Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of
sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; of performance
management in general. Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language
skills; Project Management; Budgeting and Financial Management;
Intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES : Development and implementation of freight rail strategies and projects; Manage engagement, coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders;
Manage freight rail data, information, and systems; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People
Management; Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms CE Gallant at Katleho.Matsabisa@westerncape.gov.za / Tel No: (021) 483

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