Job purpose

To supervise and oversee all functions, responsibilities and activities related to the driving licence testing environment

 Appointment requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in a study field related to the position
Registration as Vehicle Examiner (Grade A)
NaTIS user registration will be an added advantage
At least three years’ relevant experience in a driving licence testing environment, of which at least one year should be at supervisory level
A valid Code B driving licence
Computer literacy

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

Strategic management skills; verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; financial management skills; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills

 Primary functions

Be responsible for the management representative responsibility as outlined in Government Gazette 28446 of 07/04/2006
Participate in drafting and controlling the budget
Conduct meetings with the South African Police Service, registering authorities, vehicle testing stations, Gauteng Provincial Government and the Commander: Driving Licence Testing Centre/Vehicle Testing Stations
Continually monitor procedures and records in order to detect, eliminate and prevent any suspicious inspection results and ensure that corrective actions are effective
Promote and identify the training requirements for specific technical or quality assurance functions and regularly review and nominate candidates
Manage and control the disaster recovery plan
Manage and control any changes, amendments or modifications to any work instructions or test methods of the vehicle testing stations, one stop shops and registering authorities throughout Tshwane
Manage occupational health and safety-related duties
Attend safety meetings with safety representatives and senior staff
Manage and control testing equipment to ensure compliance with the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
Process testing appeals through to the provincial government department