POST 14/73 : DIRECTOR: ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND COORDINATION REF NO: DOT/HRM/2026/24
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 level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience 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 National Land Transport Act. Engineering; Management and Leadership. Knowledge and understanding of the COTOs. Sound knowledge of the PFMA, DORA and the
Treasury regulations. Computer literate (Design and GIS). Project Management skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Communication;
Financial Management; Strategic capability & leadership; people management and empowerment; Project/Programme management; Client orientation and customer focus; Change management.

DUTIES : Determine road management strategies for effective network development across the three spheres of government. Develop road management strategies for the 6 different classes of roads as per RISFSA reclassification. Ensure implementation of best practice delivery models for roads development and management across authorities with carrying capacities across the spheres. Develop and facilitate detailed project planning for nationally driven road projects. Manage the handling of inquiries and road infrastructure queries. Manage road freight corridor development and networks. Provide a road freight data management service. Manage the planning and operation of the overload control network. Manage the development of intermodal facilities. Facilitate and monitor overload control strategy implementation programmes. Support freight logistics strategy to achieve national and regional objectives. Promote the integration of NMT into public transport system and NMT designs, vehicle standards and guidelines. Facilitate the development and integration of NMT master plans on all three spheres of government. Develop and promote the use of alternative NMT and IMT transport systems. Research, benchmark and promote new NMT technologies in accordance with the Copenhagen resolution on climate change. Develop and monitor NMT designs, vehicular standards and guidelines. Develop, update and implement rural roads development strategy and programmes. Assess and contribute to the infrastructure components of rural municipalities’ IDP’s road projects (Preparation of the master plan for roads to ensure full connectivity to all rural areas and towns). Develop and manage intergovernmental co-ordinating mechanisms for effective road delivery at the municipal sphere and horizontally-DOT / COGTA/ NT/ SALGA. Monitor and evaluate rural road development programme. Manage the resources of the Directorate. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and instructions pertaining to
the branch. Establish and maintain governance and administrative system’s continuity within the work of the branch. Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis. Prepare and submit implementation plans. Evaluate projected spending plans. Monitor quality control of work. Ensure the compilation of the annual report and strategic plan of the chief directorate. Monitor the planning, organising and delegation of work. Ensure monitoring & evaluation is carried out in all areas of the chief 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.