ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT PLANNING AND COORDINATION

Department of Community Safety and Liaison

Directorate: Transport Planning and Policy Development

Reference number: 09/2026/2027
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
Province: North West
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent plus a three-year National Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree as recognised by SAQA in Transport Management /Transport and Logistics Management/Transport Economics (NQF level 6/7). Three (03) to five (05) years’ experience in Land Transport Planning Processes, Legislation and Policy Development environment of which two (2) years must be at supervisory (salary level 7/8) level in Land Transport Planning, Legislation and transport Policy Development environment. Project Management Course will be an added advantage. A valid Driving Licence. Computer Literacy. Knowledge: Knowledge of National Land Transport Act 5 of 2009. Knowledge of White Paper on National Transport Policy 1996. Understanding of minimum requirements of Transport Planning Processes. Knowledge of Transport Planning and related process of developing the Integrated Transport Plans (ITPs), Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN), Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF) and National Land Transport Strategic Framework (NLTSF). Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations. Understanding of Public Financial Management Act. Skills: Basic research and data analysis skills. Facilitation and Good presentation skills. Interpersonal and report writing skill. Good verbal and written communication. Ability to function independently and as a team. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Problem solving skills and decision making. Ability to manage personnel as well as Government resources. Ability to formulate, interpret and implement policies. Work ethics and integrity. Ability to adhere to strict deadlines. Organizing, planning and stakeholder liaison skills. Conflict management and negotiation skills.

Duties

Manage and coordinate transport planning processes within Provincial and Municipal development planning processes. To coordinate update and implementation of the Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF). Participate in the provincial, District and Local Municipalities Transport forums. Manage migration of Integrated Transport Plans into Municipal Integrated Development Plans. Manage integration of Transport Planning and Land-Use planning and management. Participate in Municipal Strategic planning structures. Liaise with external and internal stakeholders and represent the Sub-Directorate on various Committees and Task Teams related to planning and co-ordination. Project Management by assisting with internal projects, with specific reference to Transport Planning needs assessment, Strategy and Project Planning, Project Monitoring, evaluation and Municipality regarding all issues of transport. Support the Directorate on Administration and Management of the Division: Transport Planning and Coordination responsible for Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipalities, through periodic development, monitoring and assessment of the managed. Coordinate Transport Planning projects within the Sub-Directorate. Perform and guide any other function related to Transport Planning. Manage the allocated Budget of Projects.

Where to send your application

CSTMrecruitment04@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. S. Molotsi Tel No: (018) 200 8198, CSTMrecruitment09@nwpg.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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