Deputy Director: Fleet Risk Management, Ref No. WCMD 84/2025R1

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 932,000 - 1,098,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government’s Mobility Department invites applications for the post of Deputy Director: Fleet Risk Management (Ref WCMD 84/2025R1) in Maitland, Cape Town. The role focuses on administering fleet risk programmes, crashes, 3rd party claims, recoveries, losses, fraud investigations, and driver management.

Candidates should hold a national diploma or degree and have at least three years of middle management experience, plus a valid code B driving license.

Qualifications

• 3-year National Diploma or B Degree (or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years middle management level experience.
• Valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage GMT self-insure risk strategy.
• Oversee crashes, 3rd party claims and recoveries.
• Oversee vehicle-related losses and fraud investigations.
• Control traffic offence redirections and misuse reporting.
• Manage driver database and cross-border correspondence as fleet proxy.
• Human resource management.
• Manage budget for Fleet Risk Management.
• Prepare input for statutory reporting.

Skills

Proactive action thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Planning and organizing

Communication skills

Interpret directives and policies

Education

National Diploma/B Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Deputy Director: Fleet Risk Management, Ref No. WCMD 84/2025R1

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260911-1

Tracking Number WCMD 84/2025R1

Job Title Deputy Director: Fleet Risk Management, Ref No. WCMD 84/2025R1

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 11

Enquiries Mr A Janse van Rensburg at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Maitland

Job Purpose

The Mobily Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to execute administration and planning activities regarding fleet crashes, 3rd party claims, legal recoveries, losses, Fraud, traffic fine and misuse management and human resources management.

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience. A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage GMT self-insure risk strategy
• Manage crashes, 3rd party claims and recoveries
• Manage vehicle related losses and fraud investigations
• Manage traffic offence redirections and misuse reporting
• Manage the driver database, and review and approve driver sanction requests and cross border letters as fleet proxy
• Human resource management
• Manage budget for Fleet Risk Management
• Prepare input for statutory reporting

Relevant Experience

• Fleet Management, Risk Management
• Legal experience
• Budget and financial management
• Human Resource management
• Supply chain management
• Tender compilation
• Client services
• Mechanical / technical background

Knowledge of the following

• Public Finance Management, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999)
• National Treasury Regulations
• Provincial Treasury Instructions
• Handbook for Government Motor Transport (Circular 3 of 2019)
• National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000
• National Traffic Information System (NaTIS)
• Administrative Adjustication of Road Traffic Offences Act, 1998 (Act 46 of 1998) and Regulations, 2008

Skills needed

• Proactive action thinking, leadership
• Problem solving and decision making
• Proven computer literacy (Ms Office suite)
• Planning, organizing, time management skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret relevant directives and polcies

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R 1 098 195 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and 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.

Application Declaration:

I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.

I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, 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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.