DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FLEET RISK MANAGEMENT
Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 84/2025R1
- Salary band
- R 1 098 195
- 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: R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience. A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999); National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Handbook for Government Motor Transport (Circular 3 of 2019); National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Administrative Adjustication of Road Traffic Offences Act, 1998 (Act 46 of 1998) and Regulations, 2008. Skills needed: Proactive action thinking, leadership; problem solving and decision making; Proven computer literacy (Ms Office suite); Planning, organizing, time management skills; Problem solving and decision making; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to interpret relevant directives and polices. Duties: Manage GMT self-insure risk strategy; Manage crashes, 3rd party claims and recoveries; Manage vehicle related losses and fraud investigations; Manage traffic offence redirections and misuse reporting; Manage the driver database, and review and approve driver sanction requests and cross border letters as fleet proxy; Human resource management; Manage budget for Fleet Risk Management; Prepare input for statutory reporting; It will be advantageous to have the following: Relevant experience in the following: Fleet Management, Risk Management; Legal experience; Budget and financial management; Human Resource management; Supply chain management; Tender compilation; Client services; Mechanical / technical background. 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 A Janse van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 467 4716 Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
- ✓A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience
- ✓A valid code B (or higher) driving license
- ✓NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999)
- ✓National Treasury Regulations
- ✓Provincial Treasury Instructions
- ✓Handbook for Government Motor Transport (Circular 3 of 2019)
- ✓National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000
- ✓National Traffic Information System (NaTIS)
Key responsibilities
- •Manage GMT self-insure risk strategy
- •Manage crashes, 3rd party claims and recoveries
- •Manage vehicle related losses and fraud investigations
- •Manage traffic offence redirections and misuse reporting
- •Manage the driver database, and review and approve driver sanction requests and cross border letters as fleet proxy
- •Human resource management
- •Manage budget for Fleet Risk Management
- •Prepare input for statutory reporting
- •It will be advantageous to have the following: Relevant experience in the following: Fleet Management, Risk Management
- •Legal experience
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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