{"id":37389,"date":"2026-06-09T18:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T18:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/head-of-department-mobility-5-year-contract-wcmd-10-2026-state-accountant-internal-control-ref-no-wcmd-12-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T18:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T18:02:24","slug":"head-of-department-mobility-5-year-contract-wcmd-10-2026-state-accountant-internal-control-ref-no-wcmd-12-2026","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/head-of-department-mobility-5-year-contract-wcmd-10-2026-state-accountant-internal-control-ref-no-wcmd-12-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Department: Mobility \u2013 5-Year Contract (WCMD 10\/2026) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            State Accountant: Internal Control, Ref No. WCMD 12\/2026 \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant Director: Financial Accounting Services (GMT Fleet Finance), Ref No. WCMD 41\/2025 R1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tAn appropriate qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.<br \/>\n\tA minimum of 10 years\u2019 of experience at a senior managerial level.<\/p>\n<p>Key Performance Areas<\/p>\n<p>Line Management:<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure the delivery of an integrated mobility system in the Western Cape which includes the:<br \/>\n\tEstablishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships with the different spheres of government, SOE\u2019s, NGO\u2019S and the Private Sector.<br \/>\n\tStrategic coordination and facilitation of the integration of public transport with relevant stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tStrategic planning and rendering of effective services in the different modes of transport.<br \/>\n\tLead strategic development and implementation of mobility policies and strategies across the province.<br \/>\n\tEnsure the regulation of transport services.<br \/>\n\tEnsure the rendering of effective services with regard to adjudication, issuing and cancelation of operating licenses, registration of public transport entities and members and the handling of mediation, conflicts and disputes.<br \/>\n\tManage vehicle administration and licensing.<br \/>\n\tEnsure the rendering of an effective traffic law enforcement service, provision of training to traffic police agencies, provision of education awareness to stakeholders and the development and implementation of District Safety Plans.<br \/>\n\tChampion innovation in public transport, freight and logistics network and road safety strategies Provide government motor transport services.<br \/>\n\tEnsure the rendering of fleet services and ensure effective financial management services for GMT.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Management (including change management):<\/p>\n<p>\tDefine and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Department.<br \/>\n\tBuild strong partnerships with national, provincial and local spheres of government, private sector, civil society and international partners.<br \/>\n\tDrive the Departments\u2019s strategy.<br \/>\n\tDrive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Department.<br \/>\n\tEvaluate the performance of the Department on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.<br \/>\n\tReport to the Provincial Minister on a regular basis on the activities of the Department and on matters of substantial importance relating to Strategic managagement support.<br \/>\n\tMonitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Department and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.<\/p>\n<p>People Management and Empowerment:<\/p>\n<p>\tParticipate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Department\u2019s Business Plan.<br \/>\n\tMotivate, train and 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\/>\n\tEnsure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Department.<br \/>\n\tReport to the Provincial Minister and relevant oversight role layers\/committees on all aspects of the Department\u2019s inances.<br \/>\n\tAssume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and afekeeping of the Departments assets.<br \/>\n\tAssume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to or the Department.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Department are ept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.<br \/>\n\tDrive the reduction of green gas emissions to promote low-carbon transport systems in line with global sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) 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