Published: 15 September 2026
Last checked: 15 September 2026
Last updated: 15 September 2026
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Advertisement status: Open at the time of the 15 September 2026 check
Amended advertisement: No amendment affecting the three Department of Transport posts was identified in the official material reviewed on 15 September 2026.
Withdrawal: No withdrawal affecting the three Transport posts was identified in the official material reviewed on 15 September 2026.
Application method: Email, hand delivery or Department of Transport e-recruitment system, according to the advertisement
Official source: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026, Annexure K, Department of Transport
Links: Official DPSA Circular 33 page, official Department of Transport Annexure K PDF and related DPSACircular.co.za guides
Salary: R1,554,696 to R2,124,237 per year, depending on the position
Location: Pretoria
Employer: Department of Transport
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Important: The official government advertisement remains the final source for the vacancy details and application instructions. This guide interprets the advertisement to help readers understand the positions and prepare their applications. It does not replace the official PDF.
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We publish this guide because government vacancy advertisements often contain detailed requirements, application rules and assessment information that readers need to interpret before deciding whether to apply.
Our approach is to review the advertised information, separate the official requirements from our editorial explanation, identify practical application issues and direct readers back to the official advertisement before submission.
Why This Guide Matters
A government vacancy advertisement often looks straightforward until you read the requirements closely.
The Department of Transport section of DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 is a good example. It contains three senior-management positions, but the three positions require different professional backgrounds.
One position focuses on governance and oversight of State-Owned Companies and public entities.
Another focuses on road infrastructure, engineering, road policy and transport programmes.
The third focuses on the Driving Licence Card Account, combining production management, secure manufacturing, technology, financial controls and operational leadership.
This distinction matters.
A senior manager should not look only at the salary or job title. The better approach is to compare your actual experience with the experience described in the advertisement.
That is the approach used in this guide.
Vacancy Summary
| Position | Reference | Salary | Minimum experience focus | Qualification focus | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director-General: State-Owned Companies, Governance Assurance and Performance | DOT/HRM/2026/32 | R1,885,710 to R2,124,237 | 8 years senior management experience in oversight of State-Owned Companies or public entities | NQF Level 8 in specified fields | Pretoria |
| Deputy Director-General: Road Transport | DOT/HRM/2026/33 | R1,885,710 to R2,124,237 | 8 years relevant senior management experience in road infrastructure management and development | NQF Level 8 in Civil Engineering or Construction Studies | Pretoria |
| Chief Director: Driving Licence Card Account | HRM/2026/34 | R1,554,696 | 5 years relevant senior management experience in manufacturing or high-volume production | NQF Level 7 in specified fields | Pretoria |
The official advertisement identifies all three positions under the Department of Transport and gives Pretoria as the centre for each post.
Table of Contents
Department of Transport vacancies at a glance
What the advertisement actually tells applicants
Post 33/103: State-Owned Companies, Governance Assurance and Performance
Post 33/104: Road Transport
Post 33/105: Driving Licence Card Account
What the requirements mean
Who should apply?
Who should not apply?
How to apply
Application checklist
Common application mistakes
What happens after you apply?
Advertisement status, amendments and withdrawals
Editorial Review
Official source
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Related Content
Department of Transport Vacancies at a Glance
The Department of Transport advertisement has three senior-management opportunities.
The first two are Deputy Director-General positions with a salary range of R1,885,710 to R2,124,237 per year. The third is a Chief Director position with an all-inclusive salary package of R1,554,696 per year. The advertisement states that 30% of the relevant packages may be structured according to individual needs.
The closing date is 9 October 2026.
Applications are directed to the Department of Transport through the channels stated in the advertisement. These include email, hand delivery and the department’s e-recruitment system.
The first practical lesson is important:
Do not treat all three positions as interchangeable senior-management vacancies.
Your professional background needs to match the specific function of the post.
What the Advertisement Actually Tells Applicants
The Department of Transport starts the application section with instructions that deserve careful attention.
Applicants need to complete the new Z83 form, including Parts A, B, C and D. The advertisement also requests a recent, updated and comprehensive CV with previous positions and dates clearly detailed. Certified copies of qualifications and the ID document are to be submitted on the interview day rather than with the initial application.
This is an important distinction.
An applicant should not assume that every supporting document needs to be attached to the initial application when the advertisement gives a different instruction.
The advertisement also places responsibility on applicants with foreign qualifications to have those qualifications evaluated by SAQA.
For shortlisted candidates, the process goes beyond a conventional interview. The advertisement states that shortlisted candidates, including Senior Management Service candidates, will undertake pre-entry assessments. It refers to a practical exercise and an integrity assessment, with technical exercises forming an additional criterion in the interview process.
This means preparation should not stop after submitting the application.
A strong applicant should also prepare to demonstrate technical judgement, management capability and ethical decision-making.
Post 33/103: State-Owned Companies, Governance Assurance and Performance
Reference: DOT/HRM/2026/32
Branch: SOC, Governance Assurance and Performance
Salary: R1,885,710 to R2,124,237 per year
Centre: Pretoria
What this position is really about
The title gives an immediate clue, but the duties provide a clearer picture.
This role deals with governance, performance oversight, shareholder compacts, State-Owned Companies, public entities, risk management, board governance, financial and non-financial performance and policy alignment.
The qualification requirement is an NQF Level 8 qualification in one of several specified areas, including Transport Economics, Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Law, Risk Management, Economics, Business Management, Administration or Public Management.
The advertisement then adds an important experience threshold: at least eight years of senior-management experience in oversight of State-Owned Companies or public entities.
The practical reading of the requirement
This is where applicants need to look beyond job titles.
A person might have eight or more years of senior-management experience but still need to ask whether the substance of that experience matches the advertisement.
The advertisement is not asking only for general management experience. It specifically points to oversight of State-Owned Companies or public entities.
The duties reinforce this point.
The successful candidate is expected to work with shareholder compacts, corporate plans, strategic plans, annual performance plans, board governance, audit outcomes, financial performance, non-financial performance and governance risks.
A useful self-check is:
- Have you managed at senior level within public entities or State-Owned Companies?
- Have you worked with governance frameworks?
- Have you dealt with performance monitoring?
- Have you worked with boards or executive management?
- Have you dealt with financial and non-financial performance?
- Have you worked with risk, audit or governance matters?
The answers give you a better picture of your fit than your job title alone.
Post 33/104: Road Transport
Reference: DOT/HRM/2026/33
Branch: Road Transport
Salary: R1,885,710 to R2,124,237 per year
Centre: Pretoria
What this position is really about
The Road Transport position has a much narrower professional focus.
The advertisement requires an NQF Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Studies and at least eight years of relevant senior-management experience in road infrastructure management and development.
The requirements then point toward road infrastructure standards, South African civil engineering specifications, road development and supervision, community participation, public finance, Treasury Regulations, infrastructure asset management, procurement and project management.
What should an applicant look for in their own experience?
The strongest evidence is experience closely connected to the work described.
The duties include planning and implementing road infrastructure networks, rural roads programmes, low-cost non-motorised transport, road grants, engineering standards, road research, technical guidelines, survey quality control and infrastructure asset management.
The position also involves road traffic regulation, road safety, transport policy and technical support to road transport entities such as SANRAL, RAF, RTMC, RTIA and C-BRTA.
The practical lesson is straightforward:
A senior management title alone does not demonstrate alignment with this post.
The applicant needs to show a professional history connected to road infrastructure management and development.
Post 33/105: Driving Licence Card Account
Reference: HRM/2026/34
Branch: Road Transport
Salary: R1,554,696 per year, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Pretoria
What makes this position different?
This position is operationally distinct from the two Deputy Director-General roles.
The advertisement asks for an NQF Level 7 qualification in Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Management.
It also requires five years of relevant senior-management experience in a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.
The required knowledge includes production and manufacturing processes, smartcard technology, personalisation, high-security printing, ICT integration, transformation, digitisation, automation, vendor management, service-level agreements, public-private partnerships, ethics, security and public-service regulatory requirements.
Why the experience requirement deserves attention
The role is not limited to production supervision.
The duties cover driving licence card production, production planning, team leadership, stakeholder reporting, plant reliability, maintenance, cost optimisation, security, compliance, logistics and traceability.
Financial management also forms a significant part of the role.
The advertisement refers to budgeting, cost recovery, PFMA compliance, Treasury Regulations, internal controls, audits, accounts, bank reconciliation, debtors and procurement.
This gives applicants a useful test.
If your background is mainly general administration with no substantial manufacturing, high-volume production or closely related operational leadership experience, this position requires careful consideration before applying.
What the Requirements Mean
NQF level
The advertised NQF qualification level is a minimum educational requirement for each post.
The field of study also matters.
For example, the Road Transport Deputy Director-General position specifies Civil Engineering or Construction Studies. The Driving Licence Card Account position lists Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Management.
Do not assume that an unrelated qualification will automatically satisfy the requirement because the qualification is at the same NQF level.
Senior-management experience
The advertisement gives different experience thresholds.
The two Deputy Director-General posts require at least eight years of relevant senior-management experience.
The Chief Director post requires five years of relevant senior-management experience in a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.
The word “relevant” deserves attention.
Applicants should compare the duties they actually performed with the responsibilities described in the advertisement.
SMS Pre-Entry Certificate
The advertisements require successful completion of the National School of Government’s Senior Management Service Pre-Entry Programme for the relevant senior-management positions.
The Department also states that shortlisted SMS candidates will go through technical exercises and interviews, with further assessment for a maximum of three SMS candidates following the technical exercise and interview.
Foreign qualifications
Applicants with foreign qualifications have a specific responsibility.
The advertisement states that foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
This is one of the details applicants should resolve early rather than waiting until the application deadline.
Who Should Apply?
The strongest potential applicants are people whose professional records closely match the advertised functions.
For the State-Owned Companies position, suitable applicants should have senior-management experience connected to State-Owned Companies or public entities, together with relevant governance, performance, risk, finance or policy exposure.
For Road Transport, applicants should have the required Civil Engineering or Construction Studies qualification and substantial senior-management experience in road infrastructure management and development.
For the Driving Licence Card Account, applicants should have the required qualification and senior-management experience in manufacturing or high-volume production, with relevant exposure to production, technology, security, financial controls and operational management.
Applicants should also be prepared for the assessment requirements described in the advertisement.
Who Should Not Apply?
This section is not intended to discourage applicants who meet the requirements.
It is intended to prevent avoidable applications from people who clearly do not meet the stated minimum criteria.
You should reconsider applying where:
- Your qualification does not match the advertised requirement.
- Your experience falls below the stated senior-management threshold.
- Your experience has little connection to the specific field required.
- You are relying only on a senior job title without relevant duties.
- You do not meet the SMS Pre-Entry requirement where it applies.
- You cannot provide the required application information.
- You are unwilling or unavailable to participate in the required assessments and interviews.
The advertisement states that qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, references and security vetting will be verified before an offer is issued.
How to Apply
The Department of Transport provides three application routes in the advertisement:
- Hand delivery
- Department of Transport e-recruitment system
The postal address provided is Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001.
Hand-delivered applications are directed to the 159 Forum Building, corner of Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria, for the attention of the Recruitment Unit, Room 4034.
The email address stated in the advertisement is Recruitment@dot.gov.za.
The e-recruitment system is recruit.transport.gov.za.
Important email instruction
The advertisement states that email applications must be sent as one attachment to avoid non-delivery.
It also gives a specific instruction for the email subject line. Applicants should quote only the name of the post being applied for as directed by the post note.
This is the type of instruction applicants should follow exactly.
Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, check:
- You selected the correct position.
- You checked the reference number.
- You completed the new Z83.
- You completed Parts A, B, C and D.
- Your CV is recent and comprehensive.
- Your previous positions are clearly listed.
- Your employment dates are clearly stated.
- Your qualification matches the advertised requirement.
- Your experience meets the stated threshold.
- Your experience is relevant to the actual duties.
- You checked the SMS Pre-Entry requirement.
- You followed the correct application channel.
- Your email application is submitted as one attachment where email is used.
- Your email subject follows the advertised instruction.
- You submitted before 9 October 2026.
- You retained proof of submission.
The advertisement states that certified qualifications and the ID document are to be submitted on the day of interviews.
Common Application Mistakes
1. Applying because the salary looks attractive
Salary should not be the first eligibility test.
Start with qualification, experience and role alignment.
2. Treating all senior-management experience as equivalent
The three positions have different experience requirements.
The State-Owned Companies position focuses on oversight of State-Owned Companies or public entities.
Road Transport focuses on road infrastructure management and development.
The Driving Licence Card Account focuses on manufacturing or high-volume production.
3. Using a generic CV
A generic CV often makes relevant experience difficult to identify.
The Department specifically asks for previous experience to be comprehensively detailed, including positions held and dates.
4. Ignoring the application format
An applicant who has strong qualifications still needs to follow the application instructions.
The one-attachment email requirement is an example.
5. Waiting until the deadline to check qualification issues
Applicants with foreign qualifications have an additional SAQA evaluation requirement.
Resolving such matters early reduces last-minute problems.
6. Preparing only for an interview
The advertisement describes technical exercises and integrity assessments for shortlisted candidates.
Preparation should therefore cover technical knowledge, decision-making and ethical conduct, not only conventional interview questions.
What Happens After You Apply?
The Department states that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted candidates should therefore remain ready for the assessment and interview process.
The advertisement also states that successful candidates will undergo verification involving educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting before an offer is issued.
For successful candidates, the advertisement also refers to disclosure of registrable financial interests, a performance agreement and employment contract within three months of assuming duty, as well as an oath of secrecy.
A Practical Way to Compare the Three Posts
Before applying, create a three-column comparison using your own career history.
| Question | State-Owned Companies | Road Transport | Driving Licence Card Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does my qualification match? | Check listed NQF 8 fields | Check Civil Engineering or Construction Studies | Check listed NQF 7 fields |
| Is my senior-management experience relevant? | Public entities or State-Owned Companies oversight | Road infrastructure management and development | Manufacturing or high-volume production |
| Do my duties match the advertised work? | Governance, performance, risk and oversight | Infrastructure, roads and transport policy | Production, technology, security and finance |
| Do I meet the experience threshold? | 8 years | 8 years | 5 years |
| Do I understand the assessment process? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
This exercise is more useful than asking whether your current job title sounds similar to the advertised title.
Advertisement Status, Amendments and Withdrawals
At the 15 September 2026 editorial check, the Department of Transport advertisement supplied for this guide showed a closing date of 9 October 2026.
No amendment affecting these three Transport positions was identified in the official material reviewed for this update.
No withdrawal affecting these three positions was identified in the official material reviewed for this update.
Advertisement information can change after publication. Readers should therefore check the official source again before submitting an application.
Editorial Review
DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the vacancy details against the supplied official government advertisement. Our review focused on the advertised positions, reference numbers, salary information, qualification requirements, experience requirements, closing date and application instructions. Readers should use the official advertisement as the final source before submitting an application.
How this guide was reviewed
The review followed the structure of the official Transport advertisement.
First, the three advertised positions were identified.
Second, each qualification and experience requirement was separated from the general application instructions.
Third, the duties were reviewed to explain what each position involves in practical terms.
Fourth, the application instructions were checked for details that applicants could easily overlook, including the Z83 requirement, comprehensive CV instruction, email attachment instruction, subject-line instruction, assessment process and closing date.
This process is important because a useful vacancy guide should do more than repeat the government advertisement.
The value of the guide is in helping readers understand what the requirements mean before they decide to apply.
Official Source
The official source for this guide is DPSA Circular 33 of 2026, Annexure K, Department of Transport.
Readers should use the official Department of Transport advertisement as the final authority for:
- Position titles
- Reference numbers
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Salary
- Application instructions
- Closing date
- Assessment requirements
- Any subsequent amendment or withdrawal
DPSACircular.co.za is independent and does not issue the vacancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the closing date for Department of Transport vacancies in DPSA Circular 33 of 2026?
The closing date stated in the Department of Transport advertisement is 9 October 2026.
2. How many Department of Transport positions are covered in this guide?
The Transport section reviewed for this guide contains three advertised senior-management positions.
3. Where are the Department of Transport positions based?
The advertisement lists Pretoria as the centre for all three positions.
4. What is the highest salary advertised?
The two Deputy Director-General positions have a salary range of R1,885,710 to R2,124,237 per year.
5. What is the salary for the Chief Director: Driving Licence Card Account?
The advertised salary is R1,554,696 per year as an all-inclusive salary package.
6. What qualification is required for the Road Transport Deputy Director-General position?
The advertisement requires an NQF Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Studies, recognised by SAQA.
7. How much experience is required for the Road Transport position?
The advertisement requires at least eight years of relevant senior-management experience in road infrastructure management and development.
8. How much experience is required for the Driving Licence Card Account position?
The advertisement requires five years of relevant senior-management experience in a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.
9. What qualification is required for the Driving Licence Card Account position?
The advertisement lists Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Management at NQF Level 7, recognised by SAQA.
10. What is required for the State-Owned Companies Deputy Director-General position?
The advertisement requires an NQF Level 8 qualification in one of the listed fields and at least eight years of senior-management experience in oversight of State-Owned Companies or public entities.
11. Is a Z83 form required?
Yes. The Department states that applications must include the completed new Z83, including Parts A, B, C and D.
12. Does the CV need to be detailed?
Yes. The advertisement asks for a recent updated comprehensive CV, including previous positions held and dates.
13. Should certified qualifications be attached to the initial application?
The advertisement states that certified copies of qualifications and the ID document will be submitted on the day of interviews.
14. What happens if I have foreign qualifications?
The advertisement places responsibility on the applicant to have foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.
15. Are shortlisted candidates assessed?
Yes. The advertisement states that shortlisted candidates will undertake pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
16. Are SMS candidates required to undergo additional assessment?
Yes. The advertisement states that shortlisted SMS candidates will undergo a technical exercise and interview, followed by psychometric assessments for a maximum of three SMS candidates.
17. How should an email application be submitted?
The advertisement states that email applications must be sent as one attachment.
18. What should the email subject line contain?
The advertisement instructs applicants to quote only the name of the post being applied for on the subject line as directed by the post note.
19. Where can applicants submit Department of Transport applications?
The advertisement provides email, hand-delivery and e-recruitment options.
20. Is DPSACircular.co.za the official Department of Transport recruitment website?
No. DPSACircular.co.za is an independent information website. Applicants should use the official government advertisement as the final source.
About the Author
Godwin Samuel is the author of this guide on DPSACircular.co.za.
His work focuses on researching, explaining and publishing practical information about South African public-service vacancies and government recruitment processes.
The purpose of the editorial approach is to make complex vacancy advertisements easier to understand while keeping the official government advertisement as the primary source.
Related DPSACircular.co.za Guides
For help with the Z83 application form:
How to Correctly Complete the New Z83 Form in 2026
For information about the preceding DPSA circular:
For the broader Circular 31 guide:
DPSA Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026
These links should appear naturally within relevant sections of the article rather than as a large collection of unrelated links.
Final Application Reminder
Before submitting an application for any Department of Transport position in DPSA Circular 33 of 2026, compare your qualification, senior-management experience and actual responsibilities against the specific post you want to pursue.
Do not rely on the job title alone.
Read the application instructions carefully.
Complete the new Z83.
Prepare a comprehensive CV.
Follow the selected application channel exactly.
Keep proof of submission.
Most importantly, check the official Department of Transport advertisement again before submitting because recruitment information can change after publication.
The official advertisement remains the final authority.
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