Admin Officer: Accidents and Traffic Fines

About this post

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon is looking for an Admin Officer: Accidents and Traffic Fines in Bedfordview. It is a permanent post on salary level 7, paying R338 106 per annum.

Section: Directorate: Transport Support Services

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• A minimum three year National Diploma (NQF Level 6): Transport Management, Fleet Management, Public Management, Public Administration, 2-3 years’ experience in the fleet environment in the Public Service, Administration of Accidents, Administration of Traffic Fines, Report Writing and Computer Literacy.
• Knowledge: Strategic thinking, Customer management, Results/quality management, Innovation/continuous improvement, Problem solving, Analytical, Negotiation, Decision making, Communication, Initiative, Diversity awareness.

What you’ll do

• Administer Fleet Accident Management: Receive and register all accident reports involving government fleet vehicles, Verify accident documentation for completeness and compliance, Capture accident information on fleet management systems, Liaise with drivers, departments, insurers, assessors, and service providers, Monitor progress of accident claims and repairs, Maintain accurate accident records and support documentation, Facilitate the recov…
• Administer Traffic Fines Management: Receive, verify, and record traffic fines issued to government vehicles, identify responsible drivers through vehicle allocation records, Forward traffic fines to responsible officials and departments, monitor payment and representation processes, maintain an updated traffic fine register, facilitate recovery of costs from liable officials where applicable, Escalate unpaid or disputed fines for further action.
• Monitor Compliance and Governance: Monitor compliance with fleet management policies and procedures, verify that accident reporting requirements are adhered to, ensure compliance with Road Traffic legislation, identify non- compliance trends and recommend corrective measures, maintain audit-ready records for accidents and fines, Support internal and external audit processes.
• Enhance Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Support: Provide guidance to drivers and client departments on accident and traffic fine procedures, liaise with law enforcement agencies, insurers, brokers, repairers, and legal representatives, respond to queries relating to accident claims and traffic fines, facilitate communication between stakeholders to resolve cases promptly.
• Reporting and Information Management: Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, Analyse accident and traffic fine trends, maintain databases and electronic filing systems, produce statistical reports for management decision-making, Prepare reports for executive and governance structures.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number REFS/057116 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.