ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FLEET

POST 33/163 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FLEET REF NO: ETH 06 /2026 (X1 POST) Component: Fleet Management
SALARY : R487 197 –R573 987 per annum. Other Benefits Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional).
CENTRE : eThekwini District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification Degree or National Diploma in Transport Management or Public Management or Public Administration. A
minimum five (5) years’ experience in fleet management of which three (3)
years must be supervisory experience in Transport related environment, Valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:
Ability to apply technical/professional knowledge and skills in the work area and wider work environment. Ability to keep abreast of work-related
developments. Change Management, Decision making, time management skills. Risk Management Skills Good interpersonal relation skills. Public
Service Financial Management, Departmental policies and procedures, project management, Intermediate Human Resources Development, General
management, Strategic management, Skills Development Act, LRA, BCEA.
Leadership, Facilitation, Computer literacy skills Good Presentation skill,
Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communications skills Good People
Management skill.
DUTIES : Oversee management and use of the fleets in hospitals, CHCs, EMS, Mortuaries and PHC. Ensure compliance to fleet management policies and
prescripts. Conduct fleet audits. Compile and present reports to district management and provincial office as required. Monitor and report on fleet
management indicators on Annual Performance Plan Ensure availability of fleet to reduce complaints by monitoring that servicing and necessary repairs
are conducted. Conducting physical inspections to determine the condition of fleet for possible damage. Identifying underutilized vehicles due for
replacement (BOS). Monitor the allocation of KZN vehicles and vehicles used for private on official use. Maintain proper records for fleet management and
audit purposes. Ensure functionality of accident committees across the district.
Identify fleet risks related to fleet management and implement mitigation strategies. Monitor fleet expenditure across the district. Conduct stakeholder
engagements for the rationalisation of transport. Provide on road, emergency support for incidents relating to fleet for example hijacking and accident.
Provide input and implement policies pertaining licensing of district vehicles.
Monitor licensing disc and tracking disc for all vehicles in the district Monitor asset register of Departmental vehicles, Coordinate and monitor payment of
fines to relevant traffic departments.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. R.S. Nene Tel No: (031) 273 5307
APPLICATIONS : May be hand delivered or courier to forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, EThekwini District Office, 85 King Cetshwayo Highway, Mayville,
Durban, 4000. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may
alternatively be emailed to:EthekwiniDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za quoting
reference number only in the subject line.
NOTE : Directions to candidates: The applicant must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Only. Only shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit proof of all documents and Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources The official Z83 form ‘Application for employment’ (the
new amended version of the Z83 form effectively from 01/01/2021 must be used only; the old Z83 form will be rejected, if used). The amended Z83
application for employment form is obtainable at any Government Department
or downloaded from the website – www.kznhealth.qov.za or www.dpsa.gov.zavacansies. The ‘Reference Number’ and ‘Position’ for which are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the
form Z 83 e.g. Reference number PMMH 01/2026. Applications may also be submitted online via the KZN e-Recruitment System at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants must register, complete their profile and upload their CV. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes
obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks
(security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of
previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company
Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). To be appointed at Senior
Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course
details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the
Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS. Only shortlisted candidates will submit proof before interview. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS
shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection
panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate would be required to sign a
performance agreement within three months of appointment. Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, applications will not be
acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application as unsuccessful, please. African
males and Persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that no S&T payments will be
considered for payment to candidates who are invited for interviews. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a
requirement of the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications authority (SAQA). Failure to comply will result in the application not being
considered. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post/s. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. (This Department
is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026