DIRECTOR: RAIL SAFETY REGULATION

(Branch: Rail Transport)
(Chief Directorate: Rail Regulation)
(Directorate: Rail Safety Regulation)
Salary: All-inclusive salary package of R716 034 per annum
Pretoria

Requirements: An appropriate tertiary qualification in Engineering Studies or legal qualification, combined with 6-10 years’ experience in the rail safety regulation environment and 4 years’ experience at Middle Management level. A postgraduate qualification in the above fields will be an added advantage.

The following will serve as strong recommendations: • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (MFMA)
• Exposure to legislative drafting and implementation • Knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation pertaining to rail safety • An understanding of intergovernmental relations • Good interpersonal skills • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Project management skills.

Duties: • Lead the development of the Rail Safety Policy and Regulatory Environment • Evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and legislation pertaining to rail safety • Evaluate developed Rail Safety Standards and Guidelines • Analyse and advise the Minister on reports/investigations pertaining to rail safety • Coordinate rail safety initiatives between relevant stakeholders • Ensure effective implementation of the Rail Safety Regulator Act, 2002, by relevant entities • Benchmark the performance of rail entities pertaining to safety and make recommendations • Represent the Department on regional forums/structures pertaining to rail safety regulation • Manage the Directorate.

Note: The successful candidate must disclose to the Director-General: Transport particulars of all registrable financial interests and must sign a performance agreement/contract with the Acting Chief Director: Rail Regulation within 3 months of assumption of duty.

Enquiries: Mr N Makaepea, tel. (012) 309-3896

The successful candidate must disclose to the Director-General: Transport particulars of all registrable financial
interests and must sign a performance agreement/contract with the Acting Deputy Director-General: Civil Aviation within three months from assumption of duty.

Please note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to competency assessment.

The successful candidate must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. An offer letter will only be issued to the successful candidate once the following has been verified: Educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.

The Department of Transport is an equal opportunity, representative employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be accompanied by form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department (or at www.gov.za), and a recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, ie positions held and dates). Certified copies of all qualifications, ID document and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation must also be submitted and attached for each application. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to Human Communications, Private Bag X06, Rivonia 2128, or hand deliver at 3 Autumn Street, Rivonia or the Department of Transport, Forum Building, corner Bosman and Struben Streets, Pretoria.

Please note: Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.

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