About the Role
The Traffic Law Enforcement Service is seeking a dedicated Chief Provincial Inspector to lead operations in the vibrant city of Pretoria. This crucial role is integral to ensuring the safety and adherence to traffic regulations in the Northern Corridor area. As the Chief Provincial Inspector, you will not only manage a team but also play a vital part in developing strategies that enhance public safety and service delivery. Your efforts will directly impact the community, fostering a safer environment for all road users.
In this position, you will oversee the implementation of law enforcement plans, ensuring that your team operates effectively and efficiently. The role requires strong leadership skills, as you will coordinate with various stakeholders, including local authorities and law enforcement agencies. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the public service sector in South Africa, making a tangible difference in traffic safety and law enforcement.
About the Department
The Traffic Law Enforcement Service is dedicated to maintaining law and order on South Africa’s roads. Its mission is to prevent accidents and fatalities through rigorous enforcement of traffic laws, education, and community engagement. Working within this department means being part of a committed team that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all citizens, ensuring that traffic regulations are respected and upheld for the greater good of the community.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plans and ensure they meet annual performance targets.
- Develop and monitor operational plans based on provincial guidelines and community needs.
- Communicate effectively with station management and facilitate strategic planning.
- Build integrated partnerships with local authorities and law enforcement agencies.
- Oversee administrative processes, including the maintenance of accurate records and registers.
- Ensure optimal operation of Testing Centre Stations (TCS) and compliance with prescribed policies.
- Manage human resources effectively, including performance evaluations and staff training.
- Monitor financial expenditure and participate in budget planning and management discussions.
- Implement asset management strategies to ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained properly.
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.
- All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
- A clean criminal record.
- Extensive knowledge of traffic management policies, legislations, and regulations.
- Strong skills in planning, organizing, controlling, monitoring, and people management.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving 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 187 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.
