About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a Principal Provincial Inspector, based in Bronkhorstspruit Region 196. This vital role involves managing and enforcing road traffic and public passenger transport legislation, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our transport systems. By overseeing strategic operations and executing law enforcement activities, you will play a key part in safeguarding the community and enhancing public service in South Africa.
As a Principal Provincial Inspector, you will contribute significantly to the management of road traffic, ensuring that our streets remain safe and navigable for all. Your leadership will not only help maintain order during traffic incidents but also foster safer driving practices throughout the region. This job is essential in promoting public safety and enhancing the quality of life for citizens in Bronkhorstspruit and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to providing safe and efficient transport systems across South Africa. With a mission to uphold and enforce transport legislation, it plays a crucial role in ensuring that both road users and public transport systems operate under the highest standards of safety and compliance. Working within this department means being part of a team that is dedicated to improving the lives of South Africans through effective transport management and public service.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and enforce road traffic and public passenger transport legislation.
- Develop and implement operational strategies for traffic law enforcement.
- Coordinate traffic control at congested areas to ensure the free flow of vehicles.
- Plan and oversee speed testing operations and manage traffic policing projects.
- Conduct arrests on traffic-related matters and represent the department in court proceedings.
- Assess hazardous locations and advise relevant stakeholders on safety improvements.
- Ensure effective management of joint law enforcement activities and projects.
- Provide leadership to subordinates, including performance management and staff appraisals.
- Monitor resources, including vehicle fleets and equipment, to ensure optimal functioning.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 Certificate or a higher qualification.
- A Basic Traffic Diploma is required.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in road traffic and public transport.
- Valid driving licenses (A and EC) with no criminal record.
- Strong knowledge of traffic policies, law enforcement, and vehicle inspections.
- Competencies in resource management, planning, and communication skills.
- Proven ability in problem-solving, decision-making, and people management.
- Computer literacy and experience in operations/project management.
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
Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification.Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma.
6 - 10 years’ working experience in the field.
All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
No criminal record.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Extensive experience in road traffic and Public Transport policies and regulations.
Law enforcement knowledge in traffic and Public Transport Vehicle inspections.
Vehicle Impoundment.
Completion of law enforcement and documents.
Skills and competencies in records management.
Resource management.
Customer relationship management.
Planning.
Organizing.
Leading.
Controlling.
Monitoring.
People Management.
Service delivery.
Communication.
Decision-making.
Results and quality management.
Problem solving.
Writing & Reporting.
Labour Relations.
Driving skills.
Investigation skills.
Motivational skills.
Innovation/ continuous improvement.
Analytical skills.
Computer literacy.
Operations/Projects management.
Job Duties
Manage and enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport Legislation and other relevant legislation.Develop operational strategies and ensure implementation of approved traffic law enforcement strategies.
Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas, coordinate activities, and safeguard accident scenes.
Plan and manage speed testing operations.
Coordinate execution of arrests on traffic-related matters, attend court proceedings, and give evidence.
Manage processes of issuing relevant notices to offenders.
Manage traffic policing projects.
Identify and advise relevant role-players on hazardous locations.
Manage escorting of abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure safe movement thereof.
Manage monitoring of road sports and social events and coordinate overload control management (includes goods and passengers).
Manage joint law enforcement activities and projects (co-operative governance): Participate in planning of joint enforcement strategies and projects.
Manage the execution of joint law enforcement strategies and projects.
Evaluate and report on strategies and projects.
Manage resources and provide leadership and direction to all subordinates: Develop and maintain a monitoring system and ensure that balance is achieved with regard to Senior Provincial Inspectors (SPIS) and Provincial Inspectors (Pls) production, including statistics of production of SPIS and Pls.
Implement innovations to improve the working environment and conduct visits to officers in the field.
Assist with the updating of the environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a baseline for planning.
Perform basic management functions (planning, organizing, leading and control).
Conduct planning, feedback, evaluation, and information-sharing meetings with subordinates.
Assist with human resource issues at the station and coordinate staff quarterly performance appraisals.
Identify and manage risks: Identify relevant risks.
Develop a plan to address risks.
Implement and monitor plan.
Evaluate progress.
Manage the performance of all administrative activities and related duties.
Ensure that the motor vehicle fleet is managed properly.
Monitor the state of equipment and assist with proactive replacement planning, including identifying and monitoring members involved in accidents.
Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment and strive towards reducing the financial value of losses.
Participate in budget planning as required by the Center Manager.
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 and share infrmation with members regarding the center's budget priorities.
