The City of Ekurhuleni is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the Manager: Licensing Testing Centres position within the Community Safety Department. This permanent opportunity is suitable for professionals with experience in the licensing environment, strong operational management skills and knowledge of applicable legislation and E-NaTIS.
The Manager Licensing Testing Centres position offers a basic salary of R704 688 to R966 720 per annum, plus benefits. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) operations while ensuring that service delivery, governance, financial controls and organisational objectives are achieved.
- Employer: City of Ekurhuleni
- Department: Community Safety Department (2024)
- Position: Manager: Licensing Testing Centres
- Reference: EMPD23863
- Location: City of Ekurhuleni
- Salary: R704 688 to R966 720 basic salary per annum, plus benefits
- Assignment Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 28 September 2026
About the Manager Licensing Testing Centres Opportunity
The Manager Licensing Testing Centres role involves the overall management of licensing testing operations and related services. The appointed candidate will manage a functional unit within the Community Safety Department and contribute to the development and implementation of operational strategies aligned with divisional objectives.
The role requires a strong understanding of licensing operations, legislation, governance and customer service. The successful candidate will also be expected to promote effective service delivery in line with the Batho Pele principles and ensure that operational activities comply with relevant policies, laws and regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant B-Degree, National Diploma or NQF Level 6 qualification.
- Examiner of Driver’s Licence Diploma.
- Examiner of Vehicle Diploma.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in a licensing environment.
- No criminal record.
- Valid driver’s licence: A+EC.
- Extensive knowledge of E-NaTIS.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation.
- Strong negotiation, people management and report writing skills.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate appointed to the Manager Licensing Testing Centres position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing DLTC and VTS operations. The role includes ensuring that operational activities are properly aligned with divisional strategies and organisational objectives.
- Manage DLTC and VTS operations through effective planning and coordination.
- Develop and implement operational strategies for the business area.
- Ensure effective governance, risk management and compliance with organisational policies.
- Anticipate operational problems and implement timely solutions.
- Promote exceptional customer service in accordance with Batho Pele principles.
- Coordinate and manage resources to achieve operational objectives.
- Apply relevant policies, legislation, regulations and industry practices.
- Manage financial processes and report deviations in accordance with internal controls.
- Undertake and manage the scholars outreach project.
- Ensure departmental business plans align with the IDP and GDS.
- Manage teams and establish performance parameters to achieve operational goals.
- Manage human resources activities and ensure adequate staffing and legislative compliance.
- Contribute to monthly and annual budgets and financial reports.
- Coordinate and participate in ad-hoc law-enforcement and crime-prevention operations.
Skills and Experience Required
Candidates interested in the Manager Licensing Testing Centres vacancy should have practical experience in a licensing environment and the ability to manage people, resources and operational processes. Knowledge of E-NaTIS is specifically required, together with an understanding of applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
Strong communication, negotiation and report writing skills will be important in the position. The successful candidate will work with internal and external stakeholders and will be expected to support effective decision-making, governance and service delivery.
Why Consider This Manager Licensing Testing Centres Job?
This permanent Manager Licensing Testing Centres opportunity provides an opportunity to work within the City of Ekurhuleni’s Community Safety Department in a management-level operational role. The position combines licensing operations, people management, financial administration, governance, compliance and customer service responsibilities.
The advertised salary is R704 688 to R966 720 per annum, plus benefits. Candidates who meet the qualification, licensing, experience and regulatory requirements can consider this opportunity as part of their career development within local government and licensing administration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official City of Ekurhuleni eRecruitment system using the advertisement reference EMPD23863. Applicants should ensure that their qualifications, relevant licensing credentials, professional experience and other required information are correctly provided as part of the application.
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Applicants should review the official vacancy advertisement carefully before submitting their application and ensure that they meet all stated minimum requirements.
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