Assistant Director: (Eden)

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring an Assistant Director: (Eden), 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 58/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning of road safety education and awareness interventions in the Eden Region, Ensure that the road safety targets are reached in the West Coast Region to enhance road safety and service delivery, Accounting for progress and performance, Competent asset stewardship, Managerial functions.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project Management and Social Science, at least 3 years experience at supervisory level in a road safety management working environment or related fields, A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of 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
• Provide traffic safety education
• Plan and execute road safety interventions
• Create awareness and inform road users about traffic safety projects and road safety issues
• Market heavy-duty driver training assistance
• Monitor services rendered by driver training schools
• Manage projects
• Implement operational management practices
• Manage public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
• Use computer systems effectively
• Communicate effectively in the required language
• Perform accounting
• Finance and audit functions
• Other: plan and organise activities
• Conduct analysis
• Compile and write reports
• Communicate effectively
• Deliver presentations