About the Role
The Gauteng Freeway Unit is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Provincial Inspectors. This role is essential for maintaining road safety and traffic compliance within the bustling Gauteng province, particularly in urban areas where traffic congestion is a daily challenge. Working closely with the community, Provincial Inspectors help ensure the free flow of traffic and uphold public transport regulations, making a significant impact on the daily lives of residents and commuters alike.
As a Provincial Inspector, you will play a vital role in enforcing road traffic and public passenger transport legislation. Your efforts will not only contribute to safer roads but also promote an overall sense of security within the community. By coordinating traffic control operations and monitoring compliance at Driver License Testing Centers, you will ensure that the public can travel safely and efficiently across Gauteng.
About the Department
The Gauteng Freeway Unit is dedicated to enhancing road safety and transport efficiency across the province. With a mandate to enforce traffic laws, the unit strives to reduce accidents and improve compliance with public transport regulations. Employees here are integral to fostering a safe driving environment and promoting responsible road use among all citizens.
Working at the Gauteng Freeway Unit means being part of a team committed to public service and community well-being. The department places a strong emphasis on professional development and effective service delivery, making it a meaningful place to build a career in government.
What You’ll Do
- Enforce road traffic laws and public transport legislation through planned traffic law enforcement activities.
- Manage traffic control at congested areas to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles.
- Safeguard accident scenes and identify hazardous locations for management.
- Participate in traffic policing projects and conduct speed testing operations.
- Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant acts and regulations.
- Escort abnormal vehicles and manage overload controls for goods and passengers.
- Conduct learner and driver license tests, as well as roadworthy inspections.
- Promote visible traffic policing and assist in executing escort duties.
- Patrol designated areas and inform motorists of hazards.
- Maintain effective administrative procedures in line with operational plans.
What You’ll Need
- A Matric Certificate and a Traffic Officer’s Diploma.
- A valid Code B driver’s license.
- At least one year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No criminal record or pending cases.
- Good resource management and customer relationship skills.
- Knowledge of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
- Strong observational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Proficient 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 to [email protected].
Requirements
Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer's Diploma and a valid driver’s license, at least a code B.1 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 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' Licenses and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centers (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS): Conduct learner and driver license tests.
(ii) Conduct roadworthy tests.
Monitor compliance with 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.
208 Promote effective and efficient delivery service to clients.
Maintain a professional corporate image of the Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement.
