About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Provincial Inspector in Croesus, South Africa. This role is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance on our roads, directly impacting the community’s well-being. As a Provincial Inspector, you will enforce road traffic and public transport legislation, contributing to safer travel for all residents and visitors alike. Your daily efforts will help manage traffic flow, safeguard accident scenes, and maintain public order, making a significant difference in the lives of those in your community.
In this position, you will work closely with your team to implement planned traffic law enforcement activities, ensuring that all motorists adhere to the necessary regulations. The role is not just about enforcing laws; it involves engaging with the community and promoting safe driving practices. Being based in Croesus means you will be at the heart of some of the most critical traffic hubs, allowing you to make an immediate and positive impact.
About the Department
The Department of Transport plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of South Africa’s transportation infrastructure. It is committed to enhancing road safety, improving public transport services, and implementing policies that support sustainable transport solutions. Working here means contributing to the greater good, ensuring that all citizens have access to safe and efficient transport options while upholding the law and promoting public safety.
As part of the Department of Transport, you will be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes service delivery and community engagement. Your work will help shape the future of transportation in South Africa, making it a rewarding career path for those passionate about public service.
What You’ll Do
- Enforce road traffic and public passenger transport legislation effectively.
- Implement planned traffic law enforcement activities to ensure compliance.
- Manage traffic flow through point duties and traffic control in congested areas.
- Safeguard accident scenes and coordinate activities related to traffic incidents.
- Participate in traffic policing projects, including speed testing operations.
- Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts and directives.
- Conduct inspections of driver’s licenses and motor vehicles.
- Monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).
- Conduct learner and driver license tests and roadworthy tests.
- Promote visible traffic policing and participate in roadblocks or special operations.
- Perform administrative duties to maintain effective operational procedures.
What You’ll Need
- Matric Certificate and Traffic Officer’s Diploma.
- A valid driver’s license, at least a code B.
- At least 1 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No criminal record or pending cases against you.
- Good customer relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
- Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate good observation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial official languages.
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
Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer's Diploma and a valid driver’s license, at least a code B.01 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
No criminal record or case pending against you.
Knowledge and Skills: Good record and resource management.
Good customer relationship management abilities.
Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and public transport 214 policies and regulations.
Completion of law enforcement documents.
Knowledge of vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment.
Knowledge of the Firearms and Ammunition Act 60/100.
Knowledge of departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties (Transport Handbook) 11.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good observation skills.
Good driving and negations skills.
Sound interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial official languages.
Job Duties
Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation: Implement planned and approved traffic law enforcement activities.Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas.
Coordinate activities at and safeguard accident scenes, identify and advise management on hazardous locations.
Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations.
Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts, directives and procedures and attend court proceedings and give evidence.
Escort abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure safe movement thereof and coordinate overload control management (including goods and passengers).
Examine Drivers' Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS): Conduct learner and driver license tests.
(ii) Conduct roadworthy tests.
Monitor compliance of DLTC and VTS.
Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities: Assist in planning visible traffic policing by assisting motorists and executing escort duties.
Participate in roadblocks and/or special law enforcement operations.
Patrol roads in dedicated areas and warn motorists at hazardous locations (i.
e.
, damaged road surfaces, breakdown of vehicles).
Perform all administrative activities and related duties: maintain effective administrative procedures.
Compliance with the Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000.
Compliance with activities as outlined in the operational plans.
Participate in Human Resource Development Programs.
Promote effective and efficient service delivery to clients.
Maintain a professional corporate image of the Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement.
