Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) Member x1
Job Details
Job Title: Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) Member
Reference Number: FS CSRT PRE 02/2026
Post Number: POST 36/153
Department: Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport
Location: Head Office, Bloemfontein, Free State
Remuneration: Sitting allowances, ad-hoc meeting allowances, and subsistence and travelling allowances for official activities
Appointment: In terms of the National Land Transport Amendment Act No. 23 of 2023
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Application Link: https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za
Enquiries: Acting Deputy Director: Transport Registrar, Mr T.K.Z. Ntai
Contact Number: 082 059 9707
Job Description
The Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport is seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates to serve on the Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE).
The PRE acts as an advisory and regulatory body responsible for overseeing public transport operating licence applications, regulating public transport operations, managing routes, and supporting compliance with applicable legislation. The successful candidates will contribute to improving public transport service delivery, resolving transport-related disputes, reducing application backlogs, and promoting transformation within the public transport sector, particularly the taxi industry.
Key Responsibilities
Adjudicate and make decisions on applications for public transport operating licences, including renewals, transfers, and amendments.
Oversee and advise on public transport operating licence applications.
Monitor and regulate public transport operations and route management across the Free State.
Ensure compliance with operating licence conditions and applicable legislation.
Advise on matters relating to public transport services within the province.
Support the transformation of the public transport sector, particularly the taxi industry.
Assist in implementing public transport policies and strategies in line with the National Land Transport Amendment Act No. 23 of 2023.
Advise on transport-sector disputes and help facilitate their resolution.
Improve the efficiency of the Operator Licence Administration System (OLAS).
Help reduce backlogs of pending taxi operating licence applications.
Promote effective service delivery in road safety and regulated public transport.
Support the development of an integrated transport system and network.
Monitor and assess public transport operations to promote sustainable community safety.
Ensure that public transport operators meet applicable legal requirements efficiently, economically, and effectively.
Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
– A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:
Finance
Transport Logistics
Transport Economics
Transport Management, specialising in Public Transport
Work Experience
– At least 10 years of relevant experience in both the public and private sectors.
Legislative and Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of the National Land Transport Amendment Act No. 23 of 2023.
Technical knowledge of the legislation, regulations, prescripts, and frameworks governing the department’s responsibilities.
Understanding of public transport regulation, operating licences, and route management.
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following:
Strong leadership and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Independence, objectivity, and sound judgement.
High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to inspire confidence and maintain a balanced perspective.
Courage to encourage discussions and ask relevant questions.
Understanding of public-sector risks, controls, and governance.
Ability to promote transparency and effective working relationships.
Commitment to serving the public interest.
Ability to offer new perspectives and contribute to effective decision-making.
Willingness to dedicate sufficient time to PRE responsibilities.
Application Process
Submit your application online through the official Free State e-Recruitment portal: https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za.
Submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only at the initial application stage.
Do not submit copies of qualifications or other supporting documents unless requested.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents on or before the interview date.
Declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, board memberships, and directorships.