About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a Provincial Inspector to join their team in the Vereeniging Region. This vital role involves enforcing road traffic, public passenger, and transport legislation, ensuring the smooth flow of traffic in one of South Africa’s bustling areas. By facilitating safe and efficient travel, the Provincial Inspector plays a significant part in enhancing public safety and promoting responsible road use within the community.
As a Provincial Inspector, your daily responsibilities will include implementing planned traffic law enforcement activities, coordinating at accident scenes, and participating in various traffic policing projects. Your efforts will not only contribute to the effective management of road traffic but also support the community in adhering to transport regulations. This position is integral to maintaining a safe environment for all road users in Vereeniging and surrounding areas.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is dedicated to providing a safe and efficient transportation system across South Africa. With a mission to manage and regulate road traffic and public transport, the department plays a crucial role in ensuring mobility and safety for all citizens. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to improving the quality of life for South Africans, making your role as a Provincial Inspector all the more meaningful.
What You’ll Do
- Enforce road traffic laws and public transport regulations to ensure compliance.
- Implement traffic law enforcement activities and manage traffic flow during peak hours.
- 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 legislation.
- Conduct roadworthy tests and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres and Vehicle Testing Stations.
- Assist in planning visible traffic policing activities and participating in roadblocks.
- Maintain effective administrative procedures and promote efficient service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- Matric Certificate and a Traffic Officer’s Diploma.
- Valid driver’s license (Code B) and at least one year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No criminal record or pending cases.
- Knowledge of road traffic policies and regulations.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Good observation and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency 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 215 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.
