About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated Provincial Inspector to join their team in the Wadeville Region. This essential role is focused on enforcing road traffic and public passenger transport legislation, ensuring the safety and efficiency of transport systems within the community. By implementing planned traffic law enforcement activities, the Provincial Inspector plays a crucial part in maintaining the free flow of traffic and safeguarding accident scenes, ultimately contributing to safer roads for all South Africans.
Working in Wadeville, a suburb of Germiston in Gauteng, this position offers an opportunity to directly impact the lives of residents through visible traffic policing and effective law enforcement. The Provincial Inspector will also coordinate activities at hazardous locations and participate in crucial traffic policing projects, making this role not only vital for public service but also rewarding for those who take pride in serving their community.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to enhancing the state of transport systems across South Africa. With a mission to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transport for all citizens, the department focuses on developing and implementing policies that govern road safety and traffic management. Working here means being part of a team that prioritizes the well-being of the public and actively contributes to the betterment of communities throughout the province.
What You’ll Do
- Enforce road traffic laws and public passenger transport regulations.
- Implement traffic law enforcement activities to ensure smooth traffic flow.
- Coordinate and secure accident scenes while advising management on hazardous locations.
- Participate in traffic policing initiatives and speed testing operations.
- Issue notices, execute arrests, and attend court proceedings as necessary.
- Escort abnormal vehicles and manage overload control for safe transport.
- Conduct driver and vehicle inspections at Driver License Testing Centres and Vehicle Testing Stations.
- Promote visible traffic control and assist in crime prevention activities.
- Maintain effective administrative procedures and participate in human resource development programs.
What You’ll Need
- Matric Certificate and a Traffic Officer’s Diploma.
- Valid driver’s license (minimum code B).
- At least 1 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No criminal record or pending cases.
- Good understanding of road traffic and public transport policies.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of vehicle inspections and the Firearms and Ammunition Act.
- Ability to work under pressure with good observation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent 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 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.
