Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/181

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DATABASE MANAGEMENT

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport

  • ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
  • LevelLevel 09
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 10 days remaining

Job details

Circular
29 of 2026
Page No.
33
Circular Post
29/181
Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Closing date
28 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
Reference information
DOT 143/2026 (Transformation Interventions) Kindly (Empowerment Programmes
Salary information
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification in Public Management or Commerce (NQF Level 6 or higher); plus A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a BBBEE/ transformation environment; plus A valid drivers’ licence (minimum code B).
  • Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Admin procedures and control.
  • Understanding of Public Service and Departmental legislation, procedures and standards.
  • Knowledge of transformation policies.
  • Understanding of organisational objectives and values.
  • Knowledge of departmental budget and expenditure processes.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Motivation skills.
  • Decision-making skills.
  • Ability to interpret and apply legislation/policy/standards.
  • Ability to assess quality of services delivered.
  • Computer literacy skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Training skills.
  • Report Writing Skills.
  • Policy Development Skills.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Skills.
  • The ideal candidate should be dedicated, loyal, committed, adhere to the Code of Conduct i.e. ethics, morals, commitment to Departmental objectives and programs and adherence to Departmental policies, procedures and standards.
  • He/ she should also be able to work with accuracy and quality, be people orientated, a team player, reliable, honest, punctual and self-motivated.

Duties

  • Develop and manage the Empowerment programmes including Departmental areas of participation, skills development programmes, and other integrated empowerment information.
  • Conduct analysis of statistical information with a view to identifying new development programs in line with value chain principles.
  • Ensure compliances in terms of BEE Transformation interventions across the Department.
  • Report monthly on the status of the BBBEE performance.
  • Provide advice, guidance and input to transformation policy development.
  • Manage and supervise staff within the component.

Enquiries

Mr N Sithole Tel No: (033) 355 8788

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

  • Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment &amp
  • Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby

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Original Text
POST 29/181 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DATABASE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DOT 143/2026
(Transformation Interventions)
Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
(Empowerment Programmes Directorate) ()
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Public Management or Commerce (NQF Level 6 or higher); plus A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a
BBBEE/ transformation environment; plus A valid drivers’ licence (minimum code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Admin
procedures and control. Understanding of Public Service and Departmental legislation, procedures and standards. Knowledge of transformation policies.
Understanding of organisational objectives and values. Knowledge of departmental budget and expenditure processes. Leadership skills. Motivation
skills. Decision-making skills. Ability to interpret and apply legislation/policy/standards. Ability to assess quality of services delivered.
Computer literacy skills. Interpersonal skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Training skills. Report Writing Skills. Policy
Development Skills. Monitoring and Evaluation Skills. The ideal candidate should be dedicated, loyal, committed, adhere to the Code of Conduct i.e.
ethics, morals, commitment to Departmental objectives and programs and adherence to Departmental policies, procedures and standards. He/ she
should also be able to work with accuracy and quality, be people orientated, a team player, reliable, honest, punctual and self-motivated.
DUTIES : Develop and manage the Empowerment programmes including Departmental areas of participation, skills development programmes, and other integrated
empowerment information. Conduct analysis of statistical information with a view to identifying new development programs in line with value chain
principles. Ensure compliances in terms of BEE Transformation interventions across the Department. Report monthly on the status of the BBBEE
performance. Provide advice, guidance and input to transformation policy development. Manage and supervise staff within the component.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Sithole Tel No: (033) 355 8788
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.

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