About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated and organized individual for the role of Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services, located in the Capricorn district of Limpopo. This position is vital as it ensures the proper management and supervision of the district’s government-owned and subsidized motor transport. By facilitating the efficient operation of the departmental fleet, you will contribute to the smooth functioning of public services that benefit the community. The role not only involves overseeing vehicle maintenance and repairs but also managing telecommunication systems, making your impact felt across various levels of public service.
Working in this role means you will play an essential part in enhancing the effectiveness of government operations within the Capricorn district. Your efforts will help ensure that essential services are delivered reliably, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents. This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone looking to make a significant difference in the public sector and contribute to the well-being of the community.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to providing safe and efficient transport services across South Africa. Its mandate includes overseeing transportation infrastructure and service delivery to promote economic growth, accessibility, and mobility for all citizens. By working with this department, you will be part of a team dedicated to developing and maintaining transport systems that enhance the lives of individuals and communities.
Joining the Department of Transport means engaging in meaningful work that directly impacts the public. The department strives to promote a culture of innovation and responsiveness, ensuring that every member contributes to achieving its goals.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise the provision and maintenance of the district’s government motor transport fleet.
- Facilitate the acquisition and renewal of vehicle licenses for departmental fleets.
- Manage accidents involving government vehicles and coordinate necessary repairs.
- Oversee installations and maintenance of telecommunication systems, including landlines and cell phones.
- Liaise with service providers to ensure smooth operations and compliance with service level agreements.
- Conduct assessments and facilitate the procurement of office and domestic furniture.
- Monitor the distribution and maintenance of office equipment and waste management processes.
- Evaluate and support the performance and development of subordinates to enhance team effectiveness.
What You’ll Need
- Relevant qualification in Transport Management, Public Management, or Public Administration recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of three years of supervisory experience in an auxiliary services environment.
- Valid driver’s license (excluding applicants with disabilities).
- Strong understanding of public service acts, regulations, and frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and financial management skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills and effective people management abilities.
- Capacity to plan, organize, and manage conflicts effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Transport Management/Public Management/Public Administration as recognised by SAQA.Three (03) years of experience at supervisory level / Admin Officer in Auxiliary Services environment.
Valid Driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
Strategic capabilities.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Team leadership.
Creativity.
Financial Management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Computer skills.
People management.
Planning and organizing.
Conflict management.
Job Duties
Supervise the provision of District’s Government owned and subsidized motor transport.Facilitate and provide acquisition of departmental fleet.
Monitor the renewal process of licenses.
Facilitate the maintenance and repair of government vehicles.
Manage accidents.
Facilitate the Disposal of Government vehicles.
Facilitate the administration of subsidized vehicles.
Supervise the Provision of Telecommunication systems of the District.
Facilitate installations of landlines and extensions.
Liaise with service providers with regard to service maintenance and activation of speed dials and Pin Codes.
Evaluate applications for required cell phones for submission to Head office.
Receive approval to procure and facilitate the procurement of the cell phones.
Monitor compliance to allocated airtime as per Departmental policy.
Analyze monthly statements of account and monitor payments of private calls.
Supervise the provision and distribution of Labour Saving device and disposal of waste papers.
Liaise with service provider with regard to distribution and maintenance and service of leased and procured office machines – photocopiers and fax machines.
Facilitate ratification and processing of the invoices.
Monitor compliance to service level agreements and advice Head Office to renew or arrange for new contracts.
Facilitate sorting and shredding of waste papers.
Liaise with service providers with regard to collection of packaged waste paper.
Compile report to Head Office with regard to units of papers collected and amount paid.
Supervise the provisioning and distribution of office and domestic services.
Conduct need assessment in respect of required number and type of office and domestic furniture and distribute according to the set norms.
Determine and Facilitate maintenance and repair of broken office and domestic furniture.
Facilitate the disposal of redundant or irreparable furniture.
Conduct periodic inspection with regard to all furniture taken on stock.
Procurement of uniform and protective clothing.
Facilitate accommodation need.
Manage and utilize resources (human, financial, & physical).
Report on the utilization of equipment’s.
Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of subordinates.
Provide capacity development of subordinates.
Enhance and maintain subordinates motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
Provide job descriptions to subordinates.
