POST 14/71 : DIRECTOR: AIR TRANSPORT REF NO: DOT/HRM/2026/21
Branch: Civil Aviation
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), of which 30% can be structured according to individual’s needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Transport and Logistics Management / Transport Management/ Transport Economics / Public Administration with minimum of 5 year’s working experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the aviation sector. Knowledge and skills: Understanding of global and regional aviation landscape. Thorough understanding of the role of
aviation in the national economy. Thorough understanding of the international civil aviation system and the role of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). An understanding of regional initiatives as embodied by the African Union (AU) and the new partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), SADC Civil Aviation Committee, SADC Aviation Safety Organisation, etc. Negotiation and problem-solving skills. A proven leadership and management skills. Report writing skills. A demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, projects and budgets. Communication; Financial Management; Strategic capability & leadership; people management and empowerment; Project/Programme management; Client orientation and customer focus.

DUTIES : Maintain and enhance South Africa’s position on bilateral air transport. Manage all aspects relating to licensing and permits, safety and security. Participate in project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department and South Africa. Manage the resources of the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Elizabeth Mpye Tel No: (012) 309 3446

APPLICATIONS : Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the 159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4034 or email to: Recruitment@dot.gov.za or at erecruitment system: erecruit.transport.gov.za. Note: email applications must be sent as one attachment to avoid non-delivery of the email and only quotes the
name of the post you are applying for on the Subject Line as directed on the post note.
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by a completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable at). Applicants must fill in full new Z83 form part A, B, C, and D. A recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates). Applicants will submit certified copies of all qualifications and ID document on the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments.