Deputy Director: Fleet Risk Management

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring a Deputy Director: Fleet Risk Management, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 – R1,098,195 a year. How to apply: 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 Reference number to quote: WCMD 84/2025R1 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage GMT self-insure risk strategy, Manage crashes, 3rd party claims and recoveries, Manage vehicle related losses and fraud investigations, Manage traffic offence redirections and misuse reporting, Manage the driver database, and review and approve driver sanction requests and cross border letters as fleet proxy, Human resource management, Manage budget for Fleet Risk Management, Prepare input for statutory reporting, It will be advantageous to have the following: Relevant experience in the following: Fleet Management, Risk Management, Legal experience, Budget and financial management, Human Resource management, Supply chain management, Tender compilation, Client services, Mechanical/technical background.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B Degree (equivalent or higher qualification), at least 3 years middle management level experience.
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management
• 1999 (Act 1 of 1999)
• National Treasury Regulations
• Provincial Treasury Instructions
• Handbook for Government Motor Transport (Circular 3 of 2019)
• National Road Traffic Act
• 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations
• 2000
• National Traffic Information System (NaTIS)
• Administrative Adjustication of Road Traffic Offences Act
• 1998 (Act 46 of 1998) and Regulations
• 2008
• Skills needed:
• Proactive action thinking
• Leadership
• Problem solving and decision making
• Proven computer literacy (Ms Office suite)
• Planning
• Organizing
• Time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret relevant directives and polices