Assistant Director: Road Safety

About the role

The Department of Community Safety (Gauteng) is hiring an Assistant Director: Road Safety in Traffic Management, based in Head Office Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/057035 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist to coordinate institutional arrangements for effective implementation of the GSS.
• Assist with the alignment of Road Safety activities within and outside the Department.
• Assist with the implementation of road safety strategies as per national department (NDoT) directive to schools and the general public.
• Ensure Public Education through training of road users and communities with the focus on Community outreach programmes, road shows and promotional projects.
• Ensure training of all Gauteng educators on road safety education.
• Assist with coordination and management of Gauteng Pedestrian Management plan with all stakeholders.
• Development and implementation of the operational plan for the regional office.
• Effective performance management and capacity building of the regional staff.
• Recommend Disciplinary hearing against any Officer under your jurisdiction who is reasonably suspected of having committed an act of Misconduct in the execution of their duties.
• Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures.
• Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter.
• Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions.
• Develop and implement in-service training programme and monitor formal training needs of the unit.
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance of the region to ensure continuous alignment and development.
• Ensure the management of Performance Management and Development System as per the approved PMDS policy.
• Ensure proper record keeping of activities of the centre including minutes of every meeting convened.
• Compile monthly reports and submit.
• Attend operational meetings and any other meeting as required by strategic leadership.
• Manage assets as per inventories of the centre.
• Ensuring appropriate use of all facilities.
• Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of equipment's.
• Monitor vehicle costs for costs for the station/centre and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order.
• Coordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments, NGOs, Road Safety Officials and Law enforcement agencies (LEAS).
• Identify relevant risks.
• Develop plan to address risks.
• Implement and monitor risk plan.
• Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from Province and implement corrective action in problem areas.
• Regular budget and management discussions as part of management meetings.
• Document overtime planning based on priorities.
• Participate in budget planning as required by the province.
• Respond to requests from head office regarding financial queries within provided time limits.
• Monitor and manage the procurement needs of the centre.
• Evaluate progress.
• Coordinate Road Safety projects with regional team leaders.
• Draft business plans for the project.
• Draft an activity plan/detailed work plan.
• Manage project budget and procurement process.
• Ensure effective implementation of the respective project activities.
• Compile monthly project progress report on status.
• Engage with various role players on project implementation.
• Encourage road user compliance to road rules.
• Coordinate formal, informal and non-formal education and communication through projects and programmes targeting the categories of road users in order to change their behaviour and attitudes and increased knowledge and skills.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders in road safety promotion initiatives.
• Establish partnerships with relevant departments, local government etc. to foster mutual relations and pursue common interests.
• Participate in the communication forum for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate plus a relevant tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent).
• 3 years' experience at administrative/supervisory level in the field of Road Safety.
• All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
• No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Relevant legislative and Policy framework
• Knowledge and understanding of Road Safety Plan
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• PSR and PFMA
• Understanding of the strategic plan for the department
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic priorities and programmes
• Records management
• Resource management
• Customer relationship management
• Performance management
• Finance management
• Conflict management
• Projects management
• Self-management
• Time management
• Risk management
• Change management
• Public Information Management
• Networking
• Handling pressure
• Diversity
• Decision-making
• Interpersonal relations