About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated Chief Provincial Inspector to join its team in the Heidelberg Region, a vibrant area in Gauteng, South Africa. This role is crucial for ensuring effective law enforcement and operational management within the province, directly impacting the safety and well-being of the community. As a Chief Provincial Inspector, you will be at the forefront of implementing strategic initiatives that enhance traffic management and improve service delivery in public service.
Your leadership will foster collaboration with local authorities and law enforcement agencies, ensuring that operational plans align with provincial performance targets. This position not only demands expertise in traffic law enforcement but also a genuine commitment to community engagement and service improvement. By facilitating partnerships and overseeing the operational effectiveness of your team, you will play a vital role in maintaining public safety and upholding the standards of the Department of Transport.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable transport systems in South Africa. Its mission encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the development of policies, regulations, and legislation that govern traffic management and public safety. Working within this department means contributing to the broader goals of enhancing mobility, promoting economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all South Africans. Your efforts in this role will help shape policies that directly affect the community and the country’s future.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the implementation of the operational law enforcement plan, ensuring it aligns with provincial targets.
- Develop and monitor operational plans based on strategic performance goals.
- Communicate effectively with station management to facilitate strategic planning and operational success.
- Foster partnerships with local authorities and law enforcement agencies for collaborative initiatives.
- Oversee the administration of service delivery improvement processes and ensure compliance with relevant policies.
- Coordinate external communications with the community and local police forums to enhance public engagement.
- Manage human resources within your team, including training, performance management, and team-building activities.
- Monitor financial management practices, including budget control and expenditure planning.
- Ensure the proper management of assets and resources, including vehicle maintenance and loss control measures.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent).
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related field.
- 7-10 years of experience in traffic law enforcement.
- Valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
- No criminal record.
- Extensive knowledge of traffic management policies and regulations.
- Strong skills in planning, organizing, and decision-making.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship management abilities.
- Proficiency in project management and computer literacy.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Relevant Tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent)3-5 years’ supervisory experience.7-10 years working experience in the traffic law enforcement field.
All valid relevant Driving Licenses (A and EC).
No criminal record.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and skills.
Extensive knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations, Relevant legislations and traffic management regulations Driving skills, Vehicle inspections/impoundment.
Records management Resource management Customer relationship management.
Planning, Organising, Controlling, Monitoring, People Management, Service delivery, communication skills, decision making skills, Results and quality management, Problem solving, Innovation/ continuous improvement, Analytical, Negotiation, Initiative, Computer literacy, Project management, Mentor and coaching, Leadership skills.
Job Duties
Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan: Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for planning.Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation.
Plan and monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the Strategy/plan.
Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets.
Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic / operational plan.
Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities.
Ensure effective and efficient Leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).
Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems.
Implement administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly.
Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored and made available at centres.
Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums.
Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally.
Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented and adhered to.
Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are 188 filed properly and always kept up to date.
Management of Human Resources: Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures.
Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre.
Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions.
Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit.
Manage performance of staff.
Financial Management.
Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the province and implement corrective action in problem areas.
Regular budget control and management discussions as part of management meetings.
Document overtime planning based on priorities.
Participate in budget planning as required by the province.
Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit.
Ensure effective and efficient Asset Management: Monitor vehicle costs for station/centre vehicles (as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order.
Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.
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the relevant equipment that get lost and put measures in place to deal with it.
Manage assets as per inventories of station/centre.
