PRETORIA: The Department of Transport’s Director-General, Advocate James Mlawu, has announced his resignation after a tenure of just over two years. Mlawu plans to explore other interests, leaving a vacancy at the helm of the department.

According to South African Government News Agency, Mlawu will fulfill a three-month notice period starting December 1, 2024, and concluding on February 28, 2025. This notice period is in accordance with the Public Service Act prescripts and the Senior Management Service handbook. During his departure announcement, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy expressed gratitude for Mlawu’s contributions and extended her best wishes for his future endeavors.

Mlawu commenced his role with the Department of Transport in November 2022. The process to find his successor will begin with the advertisement of the Director-General position in January 2025, following adherence to the necessary procedures outlined in the Public Service Act.