About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated Principal Provincial Inspector to join its team in Johannesburg. This critical role is vital for ensuring the effective management and enforcement of road traffic and public transport legislation within the bustling city. As the Principal Provincial Inspector, you will contribute directly to the safety and efficiency of our transport systems, enabling communities to thrive and ensuring that traffic laws are upheld. Your work will have a meaningful impact on public safety and the overall quality of life for residents.
In this position, you will be tasked with developing operational strategies to implement approved traffic law enforcement strategies. You will oversee a range of activities, from coordinating traffic control in congested areas to managing the execution of arrests for traffic-related matters. This role is not just about enforcement; it’s about fostering a culture of safety and compliance on our roads, making it an essential part of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to creating a safe and efficient transport environment for all South Africans. Its mission encompasses the development and implementation of policies that promote road safety, regulate public transport, and enhance infrastructure. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision to improve the mobility of citizens and facilitate economic growth through safer transport systems.
Your role as a Principal Provincial Inspector will place you at the forefront of these efforts, allowing you to engage with various stakeholders and implement initiatives that make a tangible difference in communities across Gauteng and beyond.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and enforce road traffic and public passenger transport legislation.
- Develop and implement operational strategies for traffic law enforcement.
- Ensure the free flow of traffic through effective point duty and control at congested areas.
- Coordinate activities at accident scenes and oversee speed testing operations.
- Participate in court proceedings and provide evidence related to traffic offenses.
- Manage the issuance of notices to traffic offenders and oversee traffic policing projects.
- Identify hazardous locations and advise relevant role-players accordingly.
- Coordinate the safe escort of abnormal vehicles and manage road sports and social events.
- Lead joint law enforcement activities and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies.
- Manage resources efficiently, providing leadership and direction to subordinates.
- Conduct planning and evaluation meetings, addressing human resource issues and performance appraisals.
- Identify and manage risks associated with operations and enforce effective loss control measures.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate or a higher qualification.
- Possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma.
- 6 to 10 years of working experience in a relevant field.
- Valid driving licenses (A and EC).
- No criminal record.
- Extensive knowledge of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
- Strong skills in resource management, planning, and people management.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in computer literacy and operational 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 information with members regarding the center's budget priorities.
