Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/407
DIRECTOR: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS
Western Cape Department of Social Development
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 13
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 65
- Circular Post
- 32/407
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Social Development
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 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 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
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
- Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
- Reference information
- WCMD 21/2026
- Salary information
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Freight, Transport, Logistics, or related field as recognised by SAQA.
- 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
- Project and Programme Management;
- Change Management;
- People Management and Empowerment;
- Financial Management.
Duties
- Develop provincial legislation, policies, strategies and plans for freight rail, maritime and ports, road freight, intermodal facilities, and aviation and pipelines in conjunction with the Directorate Transport Policy and Strategy.
- Develop frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards for multi-modal freight planning and operations.
- Conduct technical studies, feasibility assessments, research, business cases, and business plans across freight modes.
- Assess the impact of freight-related legislation, policies, strategies, programmes, and projects.
- Facilitate and improve freight services in the Western Cape, across multiple transport modes through the implementation of key strategic documents, including the Provincial Freight Strategy, Freight Implementation Programme (FIP), and Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF), the Freight Rail Revitalisation Framework (FRRF);
- Manage freight data and ensure the development of freight information systems, digital alignment and integration across all freight modes through platforms such as the Western Cape Freight Demand Model, Freight Management System and Integrated Transport Hub.
- Manage information (data and knowledge) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; produce reports; enhance service delivery; support transparency; support integration/collaboration across departments and spheres of government.
- Represent the Province in high-level engagements with public and private freight stakeholders, promoting coordination and investment in freight systems across all modes.
- Ensure engagement and collaboration with industry stakeholders, public and private sector entities to coordinate, develop, and implement freight system improvements across modes.
- Align freight projects with the province’s spatial, economic, and social development goals.
- Financial and People Management.
Enquiries
Ms DD Ribbonaar Tel No: (021) 483 3946 OTHER POSTS
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
- Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
- Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
- Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.
- Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this post, 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.
- All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-preentryprogramme .
- The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
- The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
- The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/407 : DIRECTOR: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS REF NO: WCMD 21/2026 (3 Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Freight, Transport, Logistics, or related field as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a
middle/senior managerial level. Competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management;
People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management.
DUTIES : Develop provincial legislation, policies, strategies and plans for freight rail, maritime and ports, road freight, intermodal facilities, and aviation and pipelines
in conjunction with the Directorate Transport Policy and Strategy. Develop frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards for multi-modal freight planning
and operations. Conduct technical studies, feasibility assessments, research, business cases, and business plans across freight modes. Assess the impact
of freight-related legislation, policies, strategies, programmes, and projects.
Facilitate and improve freight services in the Western Cape, across multiple transport modes through the implementation of key strategic documents,
including the Provincial Freight Strategy, Freight Implementation Programme
(FIP), and Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF), the Freight Rail
Revitalisation Framework (FRRF); Manage freight data and ensure the development of freight information systems, digital alignment and integration
across all freight modes through platforms such as the Western Cape Freight
Demand Model, Freight Management System and Integrated Transport Hub.
Manage information (data and knowledge) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; produce reports; enhance
service delivery; support transparency; support integration/collaboration across departments and spheres of government. Represent the Province in
high-level engagements with public and private freight stakeholders, promoting coordination and investment in freight systems across all modes. Ensure
engagement and collaboration with industry stakeholders, public and private sector entities to coordinate, develop, and implement freight system
improvements across modes. Align freight projects with the province’s spatial, economic, and social development goals. Financial and People Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms DD Ribbonaar Tel No: (021) 483 3946
OTHER POSTS
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Freight, Transport, Logistics, or related field as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a
middle/senior managerial level. Competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management;
People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management.
DUTIES : Develop provincial legislation, policies, strategies and plans for freight rail, maritime and ports, road freight, intermodal facilities, and aviation and pipelines
in conjunction with the Directorate Transport Policy and Strategy. Develop frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards for multi-modal freight planning
and operations. Conduct technical studies, feasibility assessments, research, business cases, and business plans across freight modes. Assess the impact
of freight-related legislation, policies, strategies, programmes, and projects.
Facilitate and improve freight services in the Western Cape, across multiple transport modes through the implementation of key strategic documents,
including the Provincial Freight Strategy, Freight Implementation Programme
(FIP), and Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF), the Freight Rail
Revitalisation Framework (FRRF); Manage freight data and ensure the development of freight information systems, digital alignment and integration
across all freight modes through platforms such as the Western Cape Freight
Demand Model, Freight Management System and Integrated Transport Hub.
Manage information (data and knowledge) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; produce reports; enhance
service delivery; support transparency; support integration/collaboration across departments and spheres of government. Represent the Province in
high-level engagements with public and private freight stakeholders, promoting coordination and investment in freight systems across all modes. Ensure
engagement and collaboration with industry stakeholders, public and private sector entities to coordinate, develop, and implement freight system
improvements across modes. Align freight projects with the province’s spatial, economic, and social development goals. Financial and People Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms DD Ribbonaar Tel No: (021) 483 3946
OTHER POSTS