DIRECTOR: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS

Department of Social Development

Reference number: WCMD 21/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Freight, Transport, Logistics, or related field as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management.

Duties

Develop provincial legislation, policies, strategies and plans for freight rail, maritime and ports, road freight, intermodal facilities, and aviation and pipelines in conjunction with the Directorate Transport Policy and Strategy. Develop frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards for multi-modal freight planning and operations. Conduct technical studies, feasibility assessments, research, business cases, and business plans across freight modes. Assess the impact of freight-related legislation, policies, strategies, programmes, and projects. Facilitate and improve freight services in the Western Cape, across multiple transport modes through the implementation of key strategic documents, including the Provincial Freight Strategy, Freight Implementation Programme (FIP), and Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF), the Freight Rail Revitalisation Framework (FRRF); Manage freight data and ensure the development of freight information systems, digital alignment and integration across all freight modes through platforms such as the Western Cape Freight Demand Model, Freight Management System and Integrated Transport Hub. Manage information (data and knowledge) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; produce reports; enhance service delivery; support transparency; support integration/collaboration across departments and spheres of government. Represent the Province in high-level engagements with public and private freight stakeholders, promoting coordination and investment in freight systems across all modes. Ensure engagement and collaboration with industry stakeholders, public and private sector entities to coordinate, develop, and implement freight system improvements across modes. Align freight projects with the province’s spatial, economic, and social development goals. Financial and People Management.

Where to send your application

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries

Ms DD Ribbonaar Tel No: (021) 483 3946

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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