About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Principal Provincial Inspector in the Soweto Region. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our road traffic systems, reflecting the department’s commitment to public service and community welfare. The Principal Provincial Inspector will manage and enforce road traffic and public passenger transport legislation, playing an integral part in maintaining order on our roads, which is vital for the daily lives of South Africans.
Based in the vibrant Soweto region, this position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community. By developing and implementing operational strategies that ensure compliance with traffic laws, you will contribute to safer travel for everyone. Your efforts will be key in coordinating traffic control, managing road safety events, and supporting law enforcement activities, ultimately fostering a safer environment for all road users.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is dedicated to promoting safe, efficient, and accessible transportation systems across South Africa. Its mission encompasses the regulation and oversight of traffic laws, public transport, and road safety initiatives. Being part of this department means contributing to a significant mandate that affects the daily experiences of citizens, ensuring that transportation systems support the nation’s economic growth and social well-being.
Working within the Department of Transport offers a unique chance to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and community service. Your role will directly influence public safety and the quality of transport services, making a meaningful difference in the lives of South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and enforce road traffic and public passenger transport laws.
- Develop and implement operational strategies for traffic law enforcement.
- Coordinate traffic control and ensure the smooth flow of vehicles in congested areas.
- Oversee speed testing operations and manage traffic policing projects.
- Conduct arrests related to traffic offenses and participate in court proceedings.
- Identify hazardous locations and advise stakeholders on safety improvements.
- Manage escort services for abnormal vehicles and monitor road sports events.
- Lead and support joint law enforcement projects and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Provide leadership to subordinates and conduct performance appraisals.
- Ensure effective management of resources, including vehicles and equipment.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification.
- Basic Traffic Diploma is essential.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience in road traffic enforcement.
- All valid driving licenses (A and EC) are required.
- No criminal record.
- Comprehensive knowledge of road traffic policies and regulations.
- Strong skills in resource management, planning, and customer service.
- Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in computer literacy and 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 to the specified address 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 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.
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