Assistant Director: Mediation and Stakeholder Relations, Ref No. WCMD 87/2026

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 or equivalent; a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage Public Transport Mediation and Conflict Resolution Interventions; Monitor conflict areas and establish a system of early warning signs;
• Coordinate the effective functioning of inter-governmental stakeholder committees and commuter forums; Assist with the implementation of extraordinary measures in declared areas; Managerial functions.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: 

• Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems to manage knowledge and information relating to the line function; implement operational management practices; apply the National Land Transport Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of 2009); apply the Road Transportation Act, 1977 (Act No. 74 of 1977); apply the Western Cape Road Transportation Amendment Law Act, 1996 (Act No. 8 of 1996); apply the National Land Transport Regulations, 2009; manage the registration of taxi associations and their members; coordinate transport relations;
• administer the Public Transport Regulation System (PTRS); process applications for operating licences; manage financial monitoring and reporting procedures, systems and reports of the Directorate; implement public service procedures, processes and systems; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; plan and organise activities; compile and write reports; provide leadership; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; deliver presentations; influence and motivate stakeholders; analyse information and data.

Remuneration

• R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 8)
• Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.