Operator Relations & Industry Development Unit
Passenger Transport Sub-UnitThis subunit is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the following engagements through the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan:
- Cross-Border Operators Forums for Taxis, Bus, and Tour sectors
- Engagements with Route Committees
- Engagements with International Cross-Border Transport Organisation (ICBTO)
- Engagements with Route Committees on the six corridors (Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, Botswana, Lesotho, and Namibia)
- Engagements with Bus Associations
- Conducting outreach workshops for tour operators at the nine (9) provinces.
Officials in the Sub-Unit
- Ms Esther Mangaba – Manager: Passenger Transport
- Ms Makoma Mokgoshi- Passenger Transport Officer (Taxi Operations)
- Ms Nandipha Mboxela- Passenger Transport Officer (Tour Operations)
- Ms Ndileka Madzivhandila- Passenger Transport Officer (Bus Operations)
This subunit is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the following engagements through the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan:
- Cross-Border Operators Forums for the Freight sector
- Responsible for large, medium, and small businesses freight operators
- One-on-one- consultations with freight operators
- Engagements Freight Associations
- Engagements with Mailaishas
Officials in the Sub-Unit
- Mr Victor Dladla- Manager Freight Transport
- Ms Carol Madigage- Freight Transport Officer
The sub-unit collects processes and disseminates relevant cross-border information to stakeholders with interest in the industry. Industry Development facilitates the provision of training, capacity building and the promotion of entrepreneurship in respect of small, medium, and micro-enterprises with an interest in cross-border road transport. Below are some of the key areas of focus for the subunit:
- Building capacity of permit holding operators through workshops, training, and information sharing.
- Recruit new entrants into the industry with special emphasis on historically disadvantaged individuals.
- Offer support and solution to challenges faced by operators.
- Work with industry stakeholders to identify, overcome infrastructure or any other challenges that impede the free movement of passengers and goods across the borders.
Officials responsible for the Sub-Unit
- Ms Khanyile Selebo- Manager: Industry Development
- Ms Veronica Mabotha- Industry Development Officer
- Ms Ruby Mpumlwana- Industry Development Officer