Deputy Director Grade 4 – JOBS NAMIBIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

DIRECTORATE OF RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

VACANCY

Deputy Director Grade 4

Windhoek

NS 478 220 – 502 753

NS 68 188 per annum

Capital Costs: N$ 76 950 per annum Running Costs: N$ 25 751 per annum N$ 102 701 per annum

Minimum Requirement: An appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification at (NQF Level 7) or higher in Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical Engineering plus approximately nine (9) years appropriate experience. Previous experience in Railway line development, management and/or operations, procurement of services, Public Tendering Procedure and General Administration will be an added advantage. At least three (3) years should be on a middle management level. Computer literacy is essential and excellent English proficiency both written and spoken.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with policy formulation and implementation with regard to rail transport;
• Propose and recommend the drafting of regulations and agreements in terms of the railway legislation;
• Attend project site meetings and conduct project site inspections;
• Negotiate with private parties, lenders, donors and administration of projects funded by such;
• Financial administration and budgeting for railway line development, rehabilitation as well as other rail transport activities;
• Conduct economic analysis review, design and supervise the construction of railway infrastructure either in house or through consultancy service;
• Monitoring the adherence to standards and safety requirement by the rail operator in terms of relevant legislations;
• Investigation of complaints concerning the rail transportation services;
• Attend to the local, regional and international railway obligations of the state in terms of committees, protocols, agreement and conventions;
• Enforce adherence to the Railway Management Agreement by the rail operator.

Enquiries: Mr. R Kalomho +264 61-208 8231/Ms. Elizabeth Fikeipo Tel: +264 61 -208 8112

Women and persons with disabilities who meet the appointment requirements are encouraged to apply. Applications (on form 156043 and health questionnaire form 156094) obtainable at all government offices) together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of educational qualifications. Staff members in the Public Service must have completed their probation successfully and may only compete for vacancies, which are on the next higher grade/post level.