Chief Engineer Freight Transport

SUMMARY:
Requirements:

• Engineering Degree [B Eng/ BSc (Eng)] in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant engineering experience as a registered professional Engineer.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Compulsory Registration with ECSA as professional Engineer.

• Knowledge of GPG and specifically GDRT Policies and procedures.
• Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations.
• Understanding of expectations of customers.
• Knowledge of SLAs.
• Management information knowledge.
• Knowledge of GPG political and executive structure.
• Engineering professional Act.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Road freight network planning

• Develop and maintain plans for the movement of freight at a regional & provincial travel.
• This involves identifying key freight corridors, terminals, and hubs, as well as assessing current and future capacity needs.

• Contribute to the development of policies and regulations related to freight transportation within the 3 spheres of government.

• Project management related to road freight movements (current and future), including traffic patterns, volume projections, and infrastructure capacity, to inform planning decisions and identify areas for improvement.
• Infrastructure planning collaborate with infrastructure planners to ensure the following; firstly, transportation networks, such as roads, railways, and airports, are designed and maintained to accommodate freight movement efficiently and safely; and secondly, modal Integration of different transportation modes (e.g., road, rail & air) to create seamless freight networks and improve overall efficiency and sustainability.
• Provide project management support to the Transport Branch in key interventions of freight in the 5 Years Gauteng Integrated Transport Plan & 25 Years Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25) in accordance with Gauteng Provincial strategic plans.
• Manage the Directorate's compliance with all administrative requirements and regulations.
• Manage and mentor the Directorate's resources with regards to performance management, skills assessment, and development