About the Role
The Chief Provincial Inspector position at the Inspectorate is a pivotal role in maintaining law enforcement standards and ensuring the safety of communities across South Africa. Based in Pretoria, this role provides an opportunity to lead the implementation of operational law enforcement plans that directly impact local safety and governance. As a Chief Provincial Inspector, you will be responsible for developing strategic plans and fostering partnerships with local authorities, enhancing the effectiveness of public service delivery.
This role is essential for the community as it ensures that law enforcement operations align with the provincial annual performance plan. By managing projects related to law enforcement strategies, you will contribute to a safer environment for residents and promote trust in public service. Your leadership will facilitate effective communication with station management, ensuring that the needs of the community are met and that law enforcement agencies work collaboratively for the public good.
About the Department
The Inspectorate plays a critical role in the governance of law enforcement. Its mission is to enhance the safety and security of communities through effective oversight and regulation of law enforcement activities. Working within this department means being part of a team committed to upholding the law and ensuring that all citizens can live in a safe and secure environment. Your contributions will directly affect how law enforcement agencies interact with the public and maintain order.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plans to enhance public safety.
- Develop and update environmental analyses to inform planning and strategy.
- Coordinate with local authorities and law enforcement agencies to foster integrated partnerships.
- Monitor the execution of projects related to the annual performance plan.
- Ensure the accurate maintenance of records and registers for law enforcement activities.
- Facilitate community communication, engaging with local Community Police Forums.
- Oversee human resource management, addressing grievances and facilitating team-building activities.
- Conduct financial management, including budget control and expenditure monitoring.
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 working experience in traffic law enforcement.
- Valid driving licenses (A and EC) and a clean criminal record.
- Extensive knowledge of traffic management policies and regulations.
- Strong skills in planning, organizing, and managing people and resources.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
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 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.
