Deputy Director: Transport Management

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Transport Management in Assets And Transport Management, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: REFS/056672 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, review and maintain transport policies and procedures.
• Manage transport contracts for the department.
• Ensure that users of departmental transport comply with standing instructions.
• Manage the provision of fleet management services.
• Provide monthly fuel usage report, logbook report and applications report.
• Attending of Provincial Transport Forum meetings and Transport Committee Meeting.
• Coordination of payments of log sheets.
• Combat misuse of state vehicles, Manage transport budget and vehicle accident cases.
• Approve trip authorization forms.
• Liaise with car dealers and merchants regarding the GG and subsidized vehicles and manage the maintenance of state-owned vehicles.
• Facilitate the approval of government vehicles for servicing or repairs.
• Monitor the roadworthiness of the government cars.
• Organise and schedule fleet vehicle maintenance.
• Undertake preliminary investigations into the abuse of vehicles and provide technical assessment on vehicles that require attention.
• Institute control measures to combat vehicle abuse and fraud.
• Respond to correspondence in respect of audits conducted.
• Management of the business unit.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Plan and allocate work.

Requirements

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Transport Management/Logistic Management or any relevant qualification.
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level within logistic or transport environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate.
• Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS system, SAP and PERSAL systems and managing logistics programmes.
• Planning, organising and execution, knowledge management, strategic management and ability to manage conflict.
• Competencies:
• Strategic capability and Leadership
• People Management and empowerment
• Programme and Project Management
• Financial Management and Change Management
• Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity
• Personal Attributes:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-management
• Work well under pressure
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills