About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated Principal Provincial Inspector to join its team in Pretoria. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing and enforcing road traffic and public passenger transport legislation. Your efforts will ensure the safety and efficiency of our roadways, which is vital for the community and the wider public service in South Africa. This position is based within the Escort Unit, where you will play a crucial role in facilitating safe travel for all citizens and addressing traffic-related issues throughout the region.
Your work will not only involve operational management but also strategic planning to improve traffic law enforcement. By developing and implementing innovative operational strategies, you will help maintain a free flow of traffic in congested areas, manage speed testing operations, and coordinate activities around road safety. This role is particularly significant in ensuring the safe escort of abnormal vehicles and loads, making a direct impact on the overall safety of our transport systems.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to providing a safe, reliable, and efficient transport system for all South Africans. With a mandate to develop and implement transport policies that contribute to economic growth and social integration, the department plays an essential role in the daily lives of citizens. Working here means being part of a team that values public service, innovation, and community welfare, making a meaningful difference in how people travel across the country.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and enforce road traffic and public transport legislation.
- Develop and implement operational strategies for traffic law enforcement.
- Coordinate traffic control at congested areas to ensure smooth traffic flow.
- Plan and manage speed testing operations in line with regulations.
- Execute arrests related to traffic violations and participate in court proceedings.
- Oversee the management of traffic policing projects and hazardous location advisories.
- Ensure the safe escorting of abnormal vehicles and loads.
- Monitor road sports and social events for compliance with transport laws.
- Manage joint law enforcement activities and evaluate project outcomes.
- Provide leadership and direction to subordinates and manage human resource issues.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification.
- A Basic Traffic Diploma is mandatory.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant working experience in traffic management.
- Valid driving licenses (A and EC) are essential.
- No criminal record.
- Extensive knowledge of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
- Strong skills in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling operations.
- Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in report writing and analytical skills.
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 as specified below.
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 the 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 200 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 the 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.
