POST 14/72 : DIRECTOR: ROAD ASSET AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT REF NO:DOT/HRM/2026/23
Branch: Road Transport
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 Civil Engineering with a minimum working experience of 5 years at a middle/senior managerial level within the road infrastructure development field. Knowledge and Skill: A sound knowledge and experience in the development of the road infrastructure standards and guidelines. Knowledge and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the road infrastructure development and roads supervision. Knowledge and understanding of the National Land Transport Act, Engineering, Management and Leadership skills.
Knowledge and understanding of the Road Transport Committees. Knowledge of the transport sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of the road asset and quality management. Background on Civil Engineering Infrastructure. Compilation of technical reports and advisory. Coordination of stakeholders and forums. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Communication; Financial Management; Strategic capability & leadership; people management and empowerment; Project/Programme management; Client orientation and customer focus; Change management.

DUTIES : Develop road asset management performance indicators. Conduct and maintain an audit of existing road asset management systems. Determine and set minimum standards and requirements for road asset management systems at all levels of authority. Enter into memorandum of understanding with road authorities for timely upgrading of information on pavement, gravel and bridge management systems in line with framework and funding requirements. Mobilise funding sources to ensure authorities are able to update information
on their systems. Develop the South African road asset management policy and guidelines. Develop and manage a centralized road asset management system. Manage and coordinate road infrastructure safety audits and quality assurance. Coordinate a safety audit strategy and framework with all key role players and stakeholders. Manage and monitor the implementation of infrastructure safety audits. Manage road quality assurance and traffic signage. Coordinate disaster management programmes. Develop road sector and disaster preparedness and response plans. Develop road resource inventory database. Maintain liaison with provinces on and treasury on funding for disaster relief. Manage the resources of the Directorate. Provide guidance and adequate support to staff and ensure capacity development of staff in the
Directorate. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to the Directorate. Establish and maintain governance and administrative system’s continuity within the work of the Directorate. Ensure performance agreements are in line with business plan. Prepare and submit implementation plans. Authorise expenditure. Monitor quality control of work. Ensure the compilation of the annual report, annual performance plan and strategic plan of the Directorate. Monitor budget levels. Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work. Ensure monitoring & evaluation is carried out in all areas of the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L Malapane Tel No: (012) 309 3543

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.