Director: Freight and Logistics (3 year contract)

Tracking Number: WCMD 21/2026

Salary Level: 13

Job Type: Contract

Enquiries: Ms DD Ribbonaar (021) 483 3946

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government is looking to employ a dynamic, high performing individual to provide strategic direction and leadership in the development, integration, and oversight of freight services and systems across all modes, including freight rail, maritime and ports, road freight and intermodal facilities, and aviation and pipelines. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum 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.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

• 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.

Competencies

Strategic Capability and LeadershipProject and Programme ManagementChange ManagementPeople Management and EmpowermentFinancial Management.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package ofR 1 317 384.00per annum (Level 13). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Notes

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela)andsubmit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme.The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.