ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: (EDEN)
Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 58/2026
- Salary band
- R 573 897
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project Management and Social Science; A minimum of 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; 246 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; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; Other: plan and organise activities; conduct analysis; compile and write reports; communicate effectively; deliver presentations; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; solve problems; perform supervisory functions; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines; travel regularly away from the office when required. Duties: 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. Application instructions: 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 Enquiries: Mr Willie Van der Merwe Tel No: (022) 983 1536 Notes: People with Closing Date: s; travel regularly away from the office when required.
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project Management and Social Science
- ✓A minimum of 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
- ✓246 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
Key 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
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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