Requirements: A relevant 3-year qualification (Degree/National Diploma or equivalent); A valid Code B - Manual driving license; Two years relevant experience in an administrative environment
Recommendations: Applicable experience in a LTS Administration environment
LTS Application Processing: Receive and process LTS applications . Maintain a register of LTS applications received . Verify learner details on the Central Education Management Information System (CEMIS). Utilise WCED Learner Transport System Application to compile LTS route map with verified distances and Geographic Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. Conduct route verifications where required. Communicate with schools/ Circuit Managers regarding shortcomings identified . Present the completed applications to district manager/s for final recommendation. Ensure the creation and maintenance of a separate file for each LTS route. LTS Vehicle Testing/ Roadworthy Confirmations: Ensure the timeous arrangement of roadworthy testing/ obtaining Roadworthy Certificates for approved LTS vehicles. Ensure the maintenance of a database of approved LTS vehicles. Ensure the update of database with approved LTS vehicle replacements. Requesting corrective action where required and maintaining related records. Monthly reporting. LTS Claim Processing: Oversee receipt of monthly LTS claims . Verify correctness and submit for payment. Ensure claims are received timeously and follow up where claims are not received. Maintain a register of claims. Monthly Reporting. LTS Route/ Vehicle Inspections: Ensure regular scheduled inspections of LTS routes . Conduct unannounced LTS inspections. Identify cases of non-compliance . Communication, in writing, with principals/ learner transport contractors regarding non-compliance. Attend to learner transport complaints received . Maintain a LTS complaints register. Take corrective actions. Report Monthly on LTS route inspections conducted and actions taken. Supervision: Perform a supervisory function. Motivate, train and guide staff. Manage staff performance and evaluation . Promote sound employee relations. Manage/ promote the maintenance of discipline.
Relevant Legislation, Policies and guidelines; The National Road Traffic Act/ Regulations; Provincial School Education Act; National/ Provincial LTS Policy; Contract Management; Information management (including GIS & CEMIS); Financial administration; The LTS Standard Operating Procedures Manual
The following experience, skills and knowledge are required to successfully function in this position: Computer literacy in MS Office; Good verbal and written communication skills; Organisational, planning and numeracy skills; Report Writing, Supervisory Skills