Road Transport and Safety Agency
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) was established through an Act of Parliament; the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002. RTSA has the mandate to implement Government policy on road safety and transport management. The Agency also collects Revenue on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The following vacancies now exist.
Deputy Director Transport-RTSA 2 (1 Position)
Purpose of the job
To manage the implementation of road transport policy in order to ensure an efficient road transport system under the general directions of the Director & Chief Executive Officer.
Specific duties & Responsibilities
a. To implement policy on road transport;
b. Ensures that the Road Transport Directorate is managed in accordance with the Agency’s core values;
c. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that all provisions of the Road Traffic Act, No. 11 of 2002 relating to road transport are adhered to;
d. Oversee registration and examination of vehicles; and issuance of licenses and permits;
e. Oversee examination and licensing of drivers;
f. Ensures that budgetary controls and management information systems are adhered to;
g. Ensure effective and efficient risk management for the Directorate;
h. Implements the Road Transport component of the Agency’s strategic plan and submits performance reports to ensure that objectives are met on time;
i. Attends meetings of the Agency’s Board of Directors and its sub-committees in order to advise on issues relating to road transport;
j. Provides effective day to day administration of the Directorate to ensure efficiency of the Agency:
k. Develops and maintains a positive organizational culture in the Directorate to enhance achievement of the Agency’s strategic objectives;
l. Establishes and maintains a positive image of the Directorate to promote the Agency’s acceptability among the stakeholders;
m. Submits regular reports on the activities of the Directorate to the Director & CEO to ensure efficient flow of information and the required transparency;
n. Review and publish standards of road fitness that vehicles shall comply with in order to be fit to be driven on the roads;
o. Formulates and update the training programmes required for driving instructors and driving schools;
p. Attend National, Regional and International forums relating to transport and logistics;
q. Domestication and Implementation of international protocol/agreements on road transport;
r. Liaises with the other Directorates to ensure that the Agency’s strategic objectives are met.
Requirements
a. Full grade twelve certificate
b. 10 years’ experience in Road Transport Management of which 5 should be at supervisory level.
c. Bachelor’s Degree in Transport and Logistics or Engineering or its equivalent;
d. Master’s Degree in Transport or Engineering or its equivalent;
e. Practical knowledge in relevant Zambian laws; and
f. Member of a relevant professional body
Competencies required
a. Organizational skills;
b. Leadership skills;
c. Computer skills;
d. Numerical skills (Financial statements, Annual budget etc);
e. Excellent communication skills;
f. Excellent management skills;
g. Strategic planning skills; and
h. Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork
Interested persons should deposit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae enclosed in envelops clearly marked the position being applied for in the box provided at the RTSA Head Office, Road Safety House, Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. The application letters should be addressed to:
The Director & CEO
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
Po Box 32167 LUSAKA
Closing date for receipt of applications shall be 23rd August 2024