Assistant Director: Registration and Compliance

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring an Assistant Director: Registration and Compliance, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R573,897 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 55/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of all registered Taxi Associations through a regulatory process to ensure compliance, Engage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, Coordinate and manage the Registration and Processing of Applications, Empower and capacitate taxi association operators with the Standard Minimum Constitution and other capacity building initiatives, Managerial and supervisory functions.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification), at least 3-years relevant experience at supervisory level, A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge in the following: Implement legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• Use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
• Administer the National Land Transport Act (Act No. 5 of 2009)
• National Land Transport Regulations and Western Cape Road Transportation Amendment Law 8
• Manage organisational and management practices
• Policies and the operational functioning of the Directorate
• Manage the registration of taxi associations and their members
• Coordinate the transport relations function
• Manage financial management
• Monitoring and reporting procedures
• Systems and reports of the Directorate
• Manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act
• 1999
• National Treasury Regulations
• Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies
• Prescripts
• Directives and collective agreements
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
• Use computer systems effectively
• Communicate effectively in the required language
• Manage projects
• Plan and organise activities and resources