About the Role
The Provincial Inspector position within the Department of Transport is a significant role based in Pretoria. As a Provincial Inspector, you will be at the forefront of ensuring road safety and compliance with traffic regulations. This is not just a job; it is a commitment to the community, where your efforts will contribute directly to safer roads and enhanced public transport services. Your work will involve enforcing laws that protect citizens and ensure the smooth operation of traffic, making a meaningful impact on the lives of your fellow South Africans.
In this vital position, you will be responsible for implementing traffic law enforcement activities, coordinating traffic control at congested areas, and participating in various traffic policing projects. By safeguarding accident scenes and advising on hazardous locations, you will play a crucial role in maintaining public safety. Your presence and actions will help foster a culture of responsibility and awareness among road users in our city.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is dedicated to establishing and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system throughout South Africa. Its mission is to promote road safety, regulate public transport, and facilitate the movement of people and goods across the nation. Working here means being part of a team that values innovation and community service, and where your contributions will help shape the future of transportation in our country.
What You’ll Do
- Enforce road traffic and public passenger transport legislation.
- Implement planned traffic law enforcement activities.
- Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control in congested areas.
- Coordinate activities at accident scenes and identify hazardous locations for management.
- Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations.
- Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts and procedures.
- Conduct learner and driver license tests, as well as roadworthy tests.
- Monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).
- Assist in planning visible traffic policing and execute escort duties.
- Participate in roadblocks and special law enforcement operations.
- Maintain effective administrative procedures and documentation.
What You’ll Need
- Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer’s Diploma.
- Valid driver’s license (at least code B).
- A minimum of 1 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No criminal record or pending cases.
- Knowledge of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
- Good observation skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- 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 [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 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.
