Assistant Director: Freight, Ref No. WCMD 14/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assess and evaluate processes that support the development and management of legislation, strategies, policies, and guidelines to ensure the efficient movement of goods to, from, and through the Province by rail, pipeline, road, and ports. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A 3-years’ relevant experience in a freight service or related working environment. A valid driver’s license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Participate in the planning, execution and project management of the freight and logistics initiatives emanating from the WCG Freight Strategy and other strategic documents; Contribute to the development of transport/freight frameworks, guidelines and strategy documents; Engage and coordinate with stakeholders to support the achievement of provincial freight objectives; Identify, source and analyse freight logistics data and information; Assist in the optimisation and usage of designated corridors/routes for the efficient movement of goods within, into and out of the province; Conduct desktop research on matters relating to land transport; Responsible for operational, financial and people management.

Competencies

Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation,regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of the facilitation and coordination of freight services; Knowledge and understanding of the development of strategies, frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards for freight; Knowledge and understanding of the development of freight plans, reports, etc; Knowledge and understanding of the National Transport Act (Act 5 of 2009); Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management; Knowledge of operational management practices; Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (Act 1 of 1999), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general

Remuneration

R487 197- R 573 897 per annum (Salary Level 9).

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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