KwaZulu-Natal Department of TransportKwaZulu-Natal Province Department of Transport has the
following vision, mission, objectives and organisational
structure: VisionThe KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's vision is:
'PROSPERITY THROUGH MOBILITY'
This means that all activities of the Department and the
manner in which the Department delivers services to
communities will increase the wealth and quality of life
to all citizens of the province. Mission Statement
'We will provide the public with a safe, integrated,
regulated, affordable and accessible transportation
system, and ensure that, in delivering on our mandate, we
meet the developmental needs of our province.'
AND
We will promote transparent and accountable government,
plan in accordance with the needs of our customers, and
ensure effective, efficient and transparent delivery of
services through the appropriate involvement of the public
and through regular and accurate reporting.'
Values- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Equity and fairness
- Mutual trust and respect
- Customer service
- Courtesy and commitment Organisational Structure of the Freight Directorate
Strategic ObjectivesThe strategic objectives of the Department are as
follows:
- Improving and ensuring road and public transport
safety;
- Developing the people, the economy and the
infrastructure of KwaZulu-Natal;
- Institutionalising public participation and
strengthening democratic governance;
- Facilitating rural development, reducing poverty and
inequality, and ensuring an infrastructure balance;
- Facilitating the growth and development of the road
construction industry in KwaZulu-Natal, so as to be fully
representative of the demographic profile of the province;
and
- Ensuring financial accountability, value-based
resource management, and development of integrated
management systems. Core FunctionsTurning the vision of the Department into reality can
only be achieved by focusing the attention and energy of
all employees and relevant stakeholders on the performance
of core functions that produce results. The core
functions are:
- Road Infrastructure
To construct and maintain a balanced road network that
complies with the Provincial Growth and Development
Strategy.
- Public and Freight Transport
The planning and provision of urban and rural public
transport facilities, conducting transport studies, the
control of road transportation, provision of transport
planning frameworks, and the management of public
transport services and the public road network.
- Road Traffic
The registration and licensing of vehicles and
drivers, the regulation of traffic on public roads, the
maintenance and provision of visible road traffic signs,
and the implementation of road safety campaigns and
awareness programmes.
Support Functions
To effectively perform these core functions and to
effectively deliver and provide services to the public,
the Department needs technical and / or professional
support in the following areas:
-· Human Resources Management and
Development;
-·Financial Management;
-·Communication;
-·Monitoring and Evaluation;
-·Procurement; and
-·Legal Services.
Legislative MandateThe KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is
responsible
for the management and operation of the transportation
system in KwaZulu-Natal. This includes:
-the construction, upgrading, maintenance and control
of the provincial road network;
- the regulation, management and overall control of
public and freight transport operations;
- the registration and licensing of vehicles and
drivers;
- the regulation of traffic;
- the implementation of Road Safety Campaigns and
awareness programmes; and
- the management of the provincial vehicle fleet.
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