Are you looking for a Department of Transport vacancies? Today we have a great opportunity for you, they are looking for 3 candidates to fill the position of Road Safety Officer vacancy in Western Cape. You can find all the information from Department of Transport online application guide, to the Road Safety Officer vacancy closing date. Please keep reading if you are interested!
Programme Description
Position: Road Safety Officer: Road Safety Management
Recruiter: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government
Location: There are a total of 3 positions available in various locations
Reference Number: : TPW 161/2021
Salary: R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
Type: Permanent
Duties
As a Road Safety Officer, your main duties will revolve around Traffic Safety. You will be:
- Identifying traffic safety needs and critical areas within various communities in the Western Cape area
- Assist with traffic safety projects and programmes
- Provide logistical support for projects and programmes
Not only that, you will engage with the public to promotes the Traffic Safety principles, such as:
- Presenting traffic safety information, products and programmes to various public groups
- Assist with the running of competitions and promotions to promote traffic safety
- Gather information and maintain database
Eligibility and Requirements
Interested to apply for this Department of Transport Vacancies for Road Safety Officer? Here is what you need to qualify for this position:
First is the education and experience requirement, you need:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Education, Media and Communication, Public Relations, Project Management or Social Science
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Road Safety Education OR any relevant fields mentioned above
Next, you need to have:
- A valid code B driving license.
Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
Last but not least, Department of Transport is looking for individuals with these competencies to take the Road Safety Officer positions:
You need to have knowledge about:
- Road Safety Act
- National Road Safety Strategy
- Public Service Act/Regulations
- Local Government structuring
- Market principles
And you will need these skills:
- Organizing skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to create and maintain professional networks of diverse members
- Innovation and creative thinking
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions strategically
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Report writing
- Ability to work under pressure
Application
Are you the right candidate for this Department of Transport vacancy for Road Safety Officer? It’s time to apply, do not hesitate! We will guide you through the application process.
DoT only accept online application for this vacancy, so you will need to visit their official website at Western Cape Jobs or Western Cape e-Recruit.
You need to prepare some documents as well because you might be asked to upload them with your application. Please prepare:
- Your recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of your qualifications
- Copies of your identification document
- Copies of your driver’s license
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit copies of those documents for verification purposes during interviews scheduled by HR, so please prepare them as well.
Enquiries/Contact
If you need more information about Department of Transport vacancies and the Road Safety Officer, you can deliver your enquiries to the following contact person:
Ms J Solomons
Tel No: (021) 483 6975
However, if you need assistance with the online application process, you can ask for help to the Technical Support department. You can contact them on Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 16.00 through the following telephone number:
0861 370 214
Closing Date
Lastly, the closing date for this Department of Transport vacancy of Road Safety Officer is January 31, 2022.
Please submit your application before the date, because late submission will not be considered!
We wish you luck with your application!