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Circular: 33 of 2026
Page No.: 3–4

Circular Post: 33/104
Department: Department of Transport (DOT)
Closing date: 9 October 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 9 October 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs.

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Pretoria
Salary information: R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs.

Requirements

12 requirements · official circular text

A qualification at (NQF 8) as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering / Construction Studies with at least 8 years’ relevant experience at a senior management level in the road infrastructure management and development field.
Certificate of Successful completion of the National School of Government’s Senior Management Service Pre-Entry Programme.
Knowledge and Skill: A sound knowledge and experience in the development of the road infrastructure standards and guidelines.
Knowledge and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the road infrastructure development and roads supervision.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of community development programs and participation.
Working knowledge of PFMA, MMFA, Treasury Regulations and GIAMA.
Research and Policy experience.
Procurement experience &
Project Management.
Compilation of management and technical reports and proposals.
Budgeting, financial management and economic skills.

Duties

33 duties · official circular text

Manage the coordination of the planning, development and implementation of a sustainable reliable integrated road infrastructure network.
Manage the coordination of road infrastructure planning.
Manage the development and implementation of rural roads development strategy and programme.
Manage the development, implementation and promotion of the use of low-cost NonMotorised Transport.
Manage the road grants funding.
Manage the development and implementation of road engineering standards.
Manage the research, coordination of the development and updating of technical norms, standards & guidelines and the best practice.
Manage and ensure survey quality control on road works.
Manage the coordination of the development of an asset management system for road infrastructure in compliance with the GIAMA and related asset management requirements.
Manage the regulation of road traffic environment.
Manage the development of all road traffic acts and regulations (National Road Traffic Act, Administration Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act &
Road Traffic Management Act).
Ensure the application of enforcement regulations.
Ensure the coordination of road safety projects and related activities.
Manage the development of effective road transport policies and strategies.
Manage the driving license card account and provide technical support to all Road Transport Entities.
Ensure the development and implementation of effective policy on the management of funds.
Manage the Driving License Card Trading Account income and expenditure.
Ensures that all Road Transport Entities (SANRAL, RAF, RTMC RTIA and C-BRTA) receive technical assistance from the Branch.
Manage the resources of the Branch.
Provide guidance and adequate support for and development of the staff.
Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch.
Establish and maintain governance and administrative system’s continuity within the work of the branch.
Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis.
Prepare and submit implementation plans.
Authorise expenditure.
Manage audit queries.
Recommend and / or monitor budget levels.
Monitor quality control of work.
Ensure the compilation of the annual report and strategic plan of the branch.
Set budget levels.
Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work.
Ensure monitoring & evaluation is carried out in all areas of the branch.

Enquiries

Adv Adam Masombuka Tel No: (012) 309 3888

How to apply

Where and how to submit 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: recruit.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.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 33/104 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: ROAD TRANSPORT REF NO: DOT/ HRM/2026/33
Branch: Road Transport
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at (NQF 8) as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering / Construction Studies with at least 8 years’ relevant experience at a senior
management level in the road infrastructure management and development field. Certificate of Successful completion of the National School of
Government’s Senior Management Service Pre-Entry Programme. Knowledge and Skill: A sound knowledge and experience in the development of the road
infrastructure standards and guidelines. Knowledge and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the road infrastructure development and roads supervision. Knowledge and understanding of the
importance of community development programs and participation. Working knowledge of PFMA, MMFA, Treasury Regulations and GIAMA. Research and
Policy experience. Procurement experience & Project Management.
Compilation of management and technical reports and proposals. Budgeting, financial management and economic skills.
DUTIES : Manage the coordination of the planning, development and implementation of a sustainable reliable integrated road infrastructure network. Manage the
coordination of road infrastructure planning. Manage the development and implementation of rural roads development strategy and programme. Manage
the development, implementation and promotion of the use of low-cost NonMotorised Transport. Manage the road grants funding. Manage the development and implementation of road engineering standards. Manage the
research, coordination of the development and updating of technical norms, standards & guidelines and the best practice. Manage and ensure survey
quality control on road works. Manage the coordination of the development of an asset management system for road infrastructure in compliance with the
GIAMA and related asset management requirements. Manage the regulation of road traffic environment. Manage the development of all road traffic acts and
regulations (National Road Traffic Act, Administration Adjudication of Road
Traffic Offences Act & Road Traffic Management Act). Ensure the application of enforcement regulations. Ensure the coordination of road safety projects and
related activities. Manage the development of effective road transport policies and strategies. Manage the driving license card account and provide technical
support to all Road Transport Entities. Ensure the development and implementation of effective policy on the management of funds. Manage the
Driving License Card Trading Account income and expenditure. Ensures that all Road Transport Entities (SANRAL, RAF, RTMC RTIA and C-BRTA) receive
technical assistance from the Branch. Manage the resources of the Branch.
Provide guidance and adequate support for and development of the staff.
Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the branch. Establish and maintain governance and
administrative system’s continuity within the work of the branch. Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis. Prepare and
submit implementation plans. Authorise expenditure. Manage audit queries.
Recommend and / or monitor budget levels. Monitor quality control of work.
Ensure the compilation of the annual report and strategic plan of the branch.
Set budget levels. Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work.
Ensure monitoring & evaluation is carried out in all areas of the branch.
ENQUIRIES : Adv Adam Masombuka Tel No: (012) 309 3888