Divisional Head: Operations-IRPTN - TRFL19563

at  City of Ekurhuleni

Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 1 461 024 to R 1 805 448 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type
Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: Kempton Park Civic Centre, Cnr CR Swart and Pretoria Road, Kempton Park

Key performance areas:

• Strategically manage the execution of the Operational business plan, to ensure management and integration of operational and business plans of the IRPTN
• Implement and manage structures and staffing to ensure effective and efficient implementation of operational staffing and structures of the IRPTN
• Strategically manage the IRPTN bus operating system including the routes, the total number of kilometres to be served by the IRPTN SPV/VOC and the minimum frequencies in each route based on commuter demands, operation licenses and the Bus Operators’ contract(s)
• Ensure the efficient and effective management and control of the continued roll-out of the IRPTN system, overseeing all operational aspects including the bus route scheduling and frequencies, the fare collection system, quality control, safety and security
• Ensure constant collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure infrastructural development and maintenance of existing infrastructure

Core Requirements:

• B degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Economics or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• A post graduate qualification in Transportation Economics will be advantageous
• At least 8 years’ experience with 5 years thereof in a passenger transportation (buses, trains, planes) environment at senior managerial level preferably with a medium to large organisation / firm
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Report writing skills
• In-depth knowledge and successful experience in the areas of project management, finance and procurement
• Understanding of IRPTN core activities
• Familiarity with modern IT systems and processes supporting knowledge-based organisations
• Excellent mathematical, statistical, analytical and computer related experience

Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Please refer the Job description for details