Director: Road Safety and Capacity Building x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Director: Road Safety and Capacity Building
- Reference Number: FS CSRT 04/01/2026
- Post Number: POST 14/99
Location
- Centre: Head Office
- City: Bloemfontein
- Province: Free State
- Country: South Africa
Employment Information
- Level: SMS – Level 13
- Number of Posts: 1
Salary Package
- R1 266 714 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Package Structure:
- 70% Basic Salary
- 30% Flexible portion, including:
- 13th cheque
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid assistance
- Employer pension contribution (~13%)
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the development and implementation of road safety programmes, ensuring improved road user behaviour, reduced accidents, and effective capacity building initiatives across the province.
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) in:
- Transport Management
- Traffic Law Enforcement
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level
- Experience in transport, traffic management, or road safety environments
- Nyukela (SMS Pre-Entry Certificate) – mandatory
- Valid driver’s licence
Knowledge Required
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Public Service Regulations
- National Road Traffic legislation
- AARTO regulations
- Road safety policies and frameworks
- Government transport strategies
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strategic leadership and planning
- Policy development and implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation systems
- Financial and resource management
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership building
- Research and analytical skills
- Strong communication and reporting
Key Responsibilities
1. Road Safety Programme Management
- Develop and implement road safety programmes and strategies
- Align provincial initiatives with national road safety goals
2. Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate with:
- NGOs
- Municipalities
- National and provincial departments
- Agencies like South African National Roads Agency Limited
3. Public Awareness & Education
- Lead road safety campaigns and workshops
- Target schools, universities, and the general public
- Promote awareness initiatives such as festive season campaigns
4. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Assess the impact of road safety interventions
- Conduct research to identify high-risk areas
- Develop strategies to reduce accidents
5. Policy & Strategy Development
- Develop and implement road safety policies and operational plans
- Ensure alignment with national decisions (e.g., MINMEC, RTMC)
6. Capacity Building & Oversight
- Oversee road safety forums in the province
- Manage performance of road safety officers
- Oversee traffic training college operations
7. Resource Management
- Manage human, financial, and asset resources
- Ensure compliance with public sector regulations
Selection Process
- Pre-entry assessments:
- Practical exercise
- Integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment
- Performance agreement required within 3 months
Enquiries
- Ms N. Mopeli: 072 781 5180
Applications
- Email: droadsafety@freetrans.co.za