TRANSPORT OFFICER
Department of Higher Education and Training · Office
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- TRA/06/09/2026
- Salary band
- R 398 227
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Higher Education and Training Location: Office, King William’s Town Salary: R338 106 – R398 227 per annum (Level 07), plus actual benefits Requirements: Matric or NCV Level 4 together with a recognised three-year (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) / in Transport Management, Business Management, Public Management or related qualification plus at least 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a TVET Fleet environment, computer literacy and a valid driver’s license. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and experience in fleet or transport management, knowledge of Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury regulations and other frameworks, Business planning, Visibility analysis, Knowledge and understanding of the administration reporting process and procedures. Skills: Negotiation, Communication, Presentation, Administrative Planning and organising, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal Problem solving, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Team Leadership, Planning and organising, People management. Duties: Ensuring day to day management and maintenance of fleet vehicles. Monitor daily kilometres before and after trips and ensure monthly closing of kilometres on the logbooks. Authorise trip itineraries/ trip authorization. Receive and certify invoices for processing of monthly payments. Maintain records of driver’s licenses, trip authorisation, and fines. Etc. Ensure service maintenance of vehicles. Redirect traffic fines. Pre and post inspections of vehicles. Quarterly inspections of subsidised vehicles and processing of new applications. Ensure compliance with the transport policies, processes and processes. Application instructions: Please hand deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Headquarters, Qonce, 5600 Please see the email address below for electronic applications. Email Address: rectruitment@lovedale.org.za Enquiries: Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223 Notes: All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. NB Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified. The college reserves the right to wit
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Requirements
- ✓Matric or NCV Level 4 together with a recognised three-year (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) / in Transport Management, Business Management, Public Management or related qualification plus at least 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a TVET Fleet environment, computer literacy and a valid driver’s license
- ✓Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and experience in fleet or transport management, knowledge of Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury regulations and other frameworks, Business planning, Visibility analysis, Knowledge and understanding of the administration reporting process and procedures
- ✓Skills: Negotiation, Communication, Presentation, Administrative Planning and organising, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal Problem solving, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Team Leadership, Planning and organising, People management
Key responsibilities
- •Ensuring day to day management and maintenance of fleet vehicles
- •Monitor daily kilometres before and after trips and ensure monthly closing of kilometres on the logbooks
- •Authorise trip itineraries/ trip authorization
- •Receive and certify invoices for processing of monthly payments
- •Maintain records of driver’s licenses, trip authorisation, and fines
- •Ensure service maintenance of vehicles
- •Redirect traffic fines
- •Pre and post inspections of vehicles
- •Quarterly inspections of subsidised vehicles and processing of new applications
- •Ensure compliance with the transport policies, processes and processes