ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REGISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE
Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 55/2026
- 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); A minimum of 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; compile and write reports; provide leadership; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; deliver presentations; influence and motivate stakeholders; analyse information and data; perform legal administration; resolve conflicts; Other: maintain effective interpersonal relationships; coach and mentor staff; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines. Duties: 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. 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: Ms J Ndlovu Tel No: (021) 483 0260 Notes: People with disabilities that Closing Date: s.
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
- ✓A minimum of 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
Key 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
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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