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POST 07/113 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GORVENMENT OWNED VEHICLES CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU NATAL πŸ“ Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg ⏳ Closes: 20 Mar 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 07/113 # Ref: DOT 09/2026) Re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
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This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R468 459 β€’ per annum
Centre
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
Reference
DOT 09/2026) Re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
Closing date
20 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join us to manage state-owned vehicles, ensuring their proper use, maintenance, and compliance with regulations while leading a dedicated team.

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Public Management Fleet Management (NQF level 6 or higher); plus A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Government/Public Sector Fleet Management; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B).

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge of the Republic of South Africa Constitution.

Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations.

Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. 98 Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act.

Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and related traffic legislation.

Knowledge of the National and Provincial Fleet Management policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the Transversal Fleet Management Contracts.

Knowledge of Employee Performance and Management System.

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Practices and procedures.

Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.

Knowledge of Service Delivery frameworks.

Knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.

Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Equity Act and any other relevant Acts / Legislative Mandates.

Language, listening and presentations skills.

Analytical thinking and interpersonal relations skills.

Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, Hardcat).

Organizational and research skills.

Analytical, leadership and financial management skills.

Time management, report writing and problem-solving skills.

Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Conflict and change management skills.

Self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Project and people management skills.

Decision making and facilitation skills.

The ideal candidate should be innovative/creative, independent, timeframe driven, meticulous, proactive, honest, reliable, patient and have integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

He/she should also be committed, professional, culturally sensitive, punctual, loyal, responsible and punctual.


Duties

Ensure the acquisition, utilization, maintenance and disposal of state-owned vehicles.

Manage the registration and licenses of state-owned vehicles as well as traffic infringement notices and deal with vehicle abuse.

Maintain the vehicles asset register for state-owned vehicles and facilitate the reconciliation of monthly costs for state-owned vehicles.

Provide advice and guidance and input to policy.

Provide staff supervision.


How to apply

Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
172 Burger Street
Pietermaritzburg
or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection Section
Human Resource Administration Directorate
Private Bag X 9043
3200.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby

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Notes

It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.

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