KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll  - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

•    A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 

•    Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).

•    A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).

•    Proof of registration with a Professional Body.

•    A copy of your driver’s license.

•    Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

•    Manage road safety awareness campaigns at the three campuses of the University of the Free State.

•    Develop and manage implementation of operational plans for Traffic Law Enforcement Unit.

•    Ensure that road safety risk assessments are conducted.

•    Ensure that all traffic related incidents are effectively investigated.

•    Represent the Traffic Law Enforcement Unit on all appropriate forums both on and off campus.

•    Manage performance of staff in accordance with the UFS policies.

•    Manage workplace discipline and grievances according to prescribed UFS policies and protocols.

•    Ensure staff engagement through one-on-one meetings and sectional meetings etc.

•    Develop and ensure implementation of fleet management protocols.

•    Manage the process of buying new vehicles for the department and disposing of old vehicles in accordance with the UFS asset management protocols.

•    Monitor the fleet spending patterns and intervene as and when a need arises.

•    Ensure that the vehicles are serviced in accordance with the service manufacturers' service intervals.

•    Manage the allocation of parking to staff.

•    Manage and oversee the selling of students, staff, contractors and visitors access discs.

•    Coordinate and liaise with Mangaung Metro police for tracing of vehicle information.

•    Manage all revenue collected from selling of access discs and traffic fines payments.

•    Manage fleet entity and approve all procurements related to motor vehicles.

•    Manage monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the division and implement corrective action in problem areas. 

•    Attend all meetings related to traffic operational matters.

•    Keep records and give statistics to management.

Inherent requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree on NQF Level 7 in Traffic Safety Management/Road Policing or closely related field.

•    Diploma for Traffic Officers from a recognised traffic training academy (attach a copy).

•    Valid registration with the Institute of Traffic Officers (attach a copy).

•    A valid South African driver’s license (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

•    A certificate of Examiner of Vehicles (attach a copy).

•    An Honours or postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Management or Public Administration on NQF Level 8

•     Events management coordination.

 

Knowledge and skills:

•    Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Road Traffic Act, AARTO Act, Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence.

•    Knowledge of conducting road safety risk assessments.

•    Knowledge of conducting vehicles accident investigations.

•    Knowledge of developing road safety master plans, policies, and procedures.

•    Report writing.

•    Events management coordination.

Required competencies: 

•    Results orientated.

-    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

-    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

•    Strategic thinking.

-    The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

-    The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

•    Business Acumen:

-    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

-    Proficient in using MS Office.

•    Leading.

-    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 

-    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

•    Building coalitions

-    The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.

-    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

1 March 2025.

Closing date:

08 January 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: 

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email Jardines@ufs.ac.za  or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810/ 9813/ 9814  for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :   EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful