About the Role
The Department of Transport is looking for a dedicated Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services to join their team in Mmabatho, North West. In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support within the Sub-Directorate of Corporate Services, ensuring smooth operations that directly impact the community. Your work will help manage transport functions and facilities, contributing significantly to public service efficiency and the well-being of residents in the area.
This position matters greatly to the community as it encompasses various aspects of transport management and facility oversight, directly influencing how citizens interact with public services. The Assistant Director will play a crucial role in developing and implementing transport management policies, which are essential for the effective operation of provincial transport systems and facilities. By facilitating these services, you will help create a safer, more organised environment for the people of Mmabatho and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to promoting sustainable transport solutions and enhancing mobility across the province. With a mission to provide accessible, efficient, and safe transport for all, the department aims to improve the quality of life for South Africans through robust infrastructure and services. Working here means being part of a larger vision to foster connectivity and empower communities across North West.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive administrative support in the Corporate Services Sub-Directorate.
- Manage transport functions, including fleet contract management and subsidised vehicle oversight.
- Aid in the development and implementation of transport management policies.
- Oversee facilities management, including security access control and accommodation requests.
- Ensure effective records management, maintaining an efficient filing system.
- Supervise staff, including training, development, and disciplinary management.
- Coordinate office services, including reception, procurement, and cell phone administration.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Sciences, Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in an administrative environment.
- A valid unexpired driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of policy development and implementation, as well as administrative processes.
- Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and transport policies in the public sector.
- Familiarity with the MISS Act and government legislation.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated accountability and ethical conduct.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Sciences/Administration/Public Administration/Public Management or relevant qualification.Five (5) years’ experience in administrative environment.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Knowledge of the following: policy development and implementation, Knowledge of Administration processes.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
Knowledge of transport policy in the public service.
Understanding of the MISS Act.
Disciplinary knowledge of Human Resource Management information.
Understanding of Government legislation.
Financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations.
Programme and Project Management.
People and Diversity Management.
Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Accountability and Ethical conduct.
Knowledge and analytical procedures.
Job Duties
Provide administrative support functions in the Sub-Directorate: Corporate Services.Manage Transport functions in the Provincial Operations: Northwest, including fleet contract management, subsidized vehicle management, and travel and management.
Assist with development, implementation and monitoring of Transport Management policy.
Manage facilities inclusive of physical security access control, managing building lease agreements, management of accommodation requests and contract management of key accounts.
Assist with development and implementing Housing policy.
Provision of records management by ensuring effective and efficient registry duties, ensuring incoming and outgoing mail is dealt with efficiently, ensuring the effective Provincial Operations: Northwest filing system is maintained.
Provision of office services by ensuring that reception and switchboard services are provided, ensure security services are provided, ensure procurement of goods and services, ensure cell phone administration is done.
Supervision of staff and overseeing the work of subordinates, training and development, disciplinary management.
