About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated Provincial Inspector to join the Transport Inspectorate team in the Merafong Region, an area known for its vibrant communities and essential transport networks. This role is crucial in ensuring the enforcement of road traffic and public transport legislation, which directly impacts the safety and efficiency of transportation for all citizens. By maintaining a smooth flow of traffic and safeguarding accident scenes, you will play a vital role in enhancing public safety and facilitating mobility within the region.
As a Provincial Inspector, your responsibilities will extend beyond mere enforcement. You will engage with the community, assist motorists, and contribute to crime prevention efforts, making your work not just a job, but a commitment to public service. Your presence on the roads and at traffic control points will help foster safer driving habits, ultimately enriching the lives of those who rely on these essential services every day.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is dedicated to creating a safe and efficient transport system that meets the needs of all South Africans. Its mission encompasses the development, implementation, and management of policies and programs aimed at improving public transport and road safety. Working within this department means being part of a broader mission that impacts the daily lives of citizens, ensuring they can travel safely and efficiently across the country.
As a member of the Transport Inspectorate, you will be part of a team that not only upholds the law but also promotes community engagement and road safety awareness. The department values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to service, making it a rewarding place to work for those who are passionate about making a difference.
What You’ll Do
- Enforce road traffic, public passenger, and transport legislation.
- Implement planned traffic law enforcement activities.
- Facilitate the free flow of traffic through point duty and control in congested areas.
- Coordinate activities and ensure safety at accident scenes.
- Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations.
- Issue notices and enforce arrests in accordance with relevant laws.
- Escort abnormal vehicles and manage overload control.
- Conduct examinations of drivers’ licenses and motor vehicles.
- Monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres and Vehicle Testing Stations.
- Assist in planning visible traffic policing and crime prevention initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- A Matric Certificate and a Traffic Officer’s Diploma.
- A valid driver’s license, minimum code B.
- At least one year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No pending criminal record or case against you.
- Knowledge of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
- Good customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain good observation skills.
- Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication abilities in at least two official languages.
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions provided below.
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 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.
