About the Role
The Department of Transport is looking for a dedicated individual to fill the role of Assistant Director: Driving Licence Standards, based in Pretoria. This pivotal position plays a crucial role in ensuring that driving licence standards are upheld across the country, contributing significantly to road safety and public service. By inspecting and evaluating driving licence examiners and facilities, you will help foster compliance with the National Road Traffic Act and ensure that the procedures followed at driving licence testing centres are both fair and efficient for the community.
This role matters because it directly impacts the safety of South African roads. By maintaining high standards for driving examinations and ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the correct procedures, you will be helping to cultivate a safer driving environment for all citizens. Your insights and recommendations will guide improvements within the driving licence framework, making a real difference in the lives of many South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to delivering a world-class transport system that is safe, accessible, and efficient. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for South Africans through effective transport policies and practices. Working within this department means being part of a dedicated team focused on creating sustainable transport solutions and promoting road safety across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Inspect and evaluate driving licence examiners and centres for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assess facilities against minimum requirements outlined in the Government Gazette.
- Compile preliminary inspection reports highlighting findings and recommendations for management.
- Advise management and stakeholders on proper procedures for learner and driving licence testing.
- Address queries related to driving licences from both local and international citizens.
- Liaise with law enforcement on suspected fraudulent activities at driving licence testing centres.
- Manage and oversee the resources and administration of the section, ensuring compliance with public service policies.
- Provide guidance, support, and training to subordinates, fostering professional development.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification at NQF Level 6 in a relevant field such as Road Traffic Management or Public Management.
- A Grade A examiner certification for driving licences.
- Strong knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and the National Traffic Information System.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and negotiating skills.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and an understanding of relevant government prescripts.
- Ability to conduct analyses and prepare information supporting inspections and evaluations.
How to Apply
To apply visit the application instructions below.
Requirements
A qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Road Traffic Management/ Traffic Management and Municipal Police/Licensing Practice/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Transport and Logistics Management/ Public and Logistics Management/Public Management.Certificate: Grade A examiner for driving license’s.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of NRTA-National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996, NATIS-National Traffic Information System, Knowledge of Government Gazette no 28446 dates 7 April 2006, Communication/ written, Computer literacy, Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and 121 Instructions, Knowledge of Travel Policy for Department, understanding of prescripts within government and Report writing and negotiating skills.
Job Duties
Inspect standards and evaluate examiners for driving licenses at driving license centers.Evaluate facilities for compliance with minimum requirements in the Government Gazette and compliance with administrative procedures by all stakeholders.
Evaluate the standards of testing of all available examiners for driving licenses during inspection.
Advise management representative examiners for driving licenses on correct procedures to be applied when executing learner’s license and driving license tests where shortcomings are identified during evaluations.
Compile preliminary inspection reports on findings during inspection at the DLTCs that will be signed by Management Representative.
Recommend to the MEC of the relevant Provinces regarding actions be taken where non-compliance of facilities, incompetence of examiners for driving licenses to execute testing duties and procedure identified during inspections.
Advise all stakeholders regarding the correct procedures to be adhered to where shortcomings are identified during inspections.
Analyse inspection reports on the implementation of recommendations.
Attend to all driving licenses queries (locally and internationally) and render assistance accordingly.
Clarify uncertainties with regards to all driving licence related matters and/ or queries.
Liaise with RSA citizens who happen to be in other countries and wanting to convert their South African driving licence issued in their respective country.
Assist DOT and other Department officials with driving license related matters.
Prepare driving license related response letters to the public, stakeholders and other interested parties.
Liaise with DLTCs and Provincial monitoring units.
Prepare driving license related response letters to the public, stakeholders and other interested parties.
Analyse inspectorate reports on the implementation of recommendation.
Conduct preliminary investigations on suspected fraudulent activities at Driving License Testing Centre’s.
Identify irregular conduct in terms of the legislation (NRTA).
Conduct preliminary investigation.
Liaise timeously with different law enforcement agencies.
Give evidence during disciplinary hearings and or court sessions.
Conduct analysis of NaTIS reports.
Analyse Natis activity reports on driving license transactions per DLTC per province to ensure that all active DLTCs are scheduled for inspection.
Analyse examiners for driving licenses linked to DLTCs and optimal use of time of examiners.
Prepare information based on the analysis of Natis reports to support the inspectorate during inspection.
Analyse inspectorate reports on the implementation pf recommendation.
Manage the resources of the section.
Provide the necessary guidance and supervision to subordinates.
Ensure training and development of subordinates.
Monitor asset and stationery management.
Manage the administration of leaves in the section.
Provide input in the compilation of the strategic and annual reports of the Directorate.
Provide input in the development of project plans, administration and management reports.
Ensure submission of performance agreements, half yearly reviews and annual assessments of subordinates.
Ensure compliance to all relevant public service prescripts and policies.
Provide secretariat services during Driving Standards related meetings.
