Executive: Law Enforcement (Transport) Pretoria, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Makwani Recruitment · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
Makwani Recruitment is looking for an experienced leader to head up law enforcement in the transport sector. This executive role, based in Pretoria on a 5 year fixed term contract, puts you in charge of enforcing compliance across eight regional offices nationwide. If you have a strong background in road transport law enforcement and senior management, this is a career defining opportunity to shape national strategy and lead a large operational division. The position comes with a R3 million annual package.
About the role
This is a senior executive role that reports into the highest levels of the organisation. You will lead the Division responsible for enforcing compliance in the road transport environment, covering all corridors and eight regional offices across South Africa.
What you will be doing:
- Develop and drive the law enforcement strategy and annual operational plan for the Division.
- Oversee Inspectorate operations, including business performance and staff management.
- Direct law enforcement interventions on all corridors nationwide.
- Lead the Profiling capability and build business intelligence in law enforcement.
- Manage functional skills development and coordinate external activities.
- Run the eight regional offices throughout the country.
- Advise the CEO, regulatory committee and Board on relevant matters.
- Ensure corporate governance compliance and implement policies.
- Provide national and regional leadership on integrated law enforcement initiatives.
- Align the Divisional plan with the approved operating budget and manage resources prudently.
This position will be filled in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Degree or NQF level 7 qualification in Law Enforcement, Traffic Policing or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8 in Law Enforcement or Traffic Policing.
- A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9 would be an added advantage.
- Minimum 10 years experience in road transport law enforcement or a related field.
- At least 5 years experience at Senior Management level in law enforcement, stakeholder management and the road transport environment.
- Extensive, up to date knowledge of traffic management.
- Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and Criminal Procedures Act.
- Understanding of investigative principles and law enforcement processes.
- Familiarity with entity regulatory procedures and processes.
- Stakeholder management principles.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements such as PFMA and Labour relations.
- Business planning principles.
- People leadership and management skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate the implementation of the law enforcement strategy and annual operational plan that supports the strategic direction.
- Oversee Inspectorate operations, including business and staff performance.
- Oversee execution of law enforcement interventions on all corridors.
- Provide leadership on the Profiling capability and development of business intelligence in law enforcement.
- Oversee the management of functional skills development and external activities coordination.
- Manage the eight regional offices throughout RSA.
- Provide advice to the CEO, the regulatory committee and the Board on relevant matters.
- Facilitate compliance with corporate governance principles and ensure the development and implementation of policies.
- Provide national and regional leadership on integrated law enforcement initiatives.
- Ensure that the Divisional plan correlates with the approved operating budget and ensure successful execution thereof.
- Prudently manage the organisation's resources within budget guidelines and relevant legislation.
Job details
- Organisation
- Makwani Recruitment
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Executive (10+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Salary
- R250k per month / monthly
- Category
- Safety & Security
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a big one. An executive role leading national law enforcement in the transport sector is not something you see every day, and it comes with serious responsibility. If you are going to apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your leadership impact in road transport law enforcement and your experience managing large teams across multiple regions. They are looking for someone who understands both the operational and strategic side of enforcement.
With a 10 year minimum experience requirement and executive level expectations, this role is for seasoned professionals. In your cover letter, speak directly to your experience with the National Road Traffic Act and how you have managed stakeholder relationships at a senior level. The company is committed to Employment Equity and encourages people with disabilities to apply, so do not hold back if you meet the criteria. This is a 5 year fixed term contract with a R3 million annual package, so prepare a strong, tailored application that shows you can handle the pressure and complexity of leading eight regional offices.
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