About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated and skilled Provincial Inspector for the Wadeville Region. This role is critical in maintaining the safety and efficiency of our roadways, directly impacting the wellbeing of our community in Gauteng. As a Provincial Inspector, you will enforce road traffic laws and ensure compliance with public passenger transport legislation, playing a vital part in the public service that keeps our roads safe and navigable for all.
Based in Wadeville, this position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with the community and contribute meaningfully to traffic law enforcement. You will be at the forefront of ensuring that traffic flows smoothly, particularly in congested areas, and safeguarding accident scenes when emergencies arise. Your work will not only promote safe driving practices but also enhance the overall quality of life for residents in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to providing safe, efficient, and integrated transport systems in South Africa. Its primary mission is to enhance mobility for all citizens while ensuring compliance with legal frameworks that govern road use and public transport. By working within this department, you will be part of a team that prioritizes road safety, environmental sustainability, and the overall improvement of public transport systems, making a real difference in the lives of South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Enforce road traffic legislation and implement approved traffic law enforcement activities.
- Manage traffic control at congested areas to ensure the free flow of vehicles.
- Respond to and safeguard accident scenes, identifying hazardous locations for management.
- Participate in traffic policing projects, including speed testing operations.
- Issue notices, execute arrests, and provide testimony in court as needed.
- Escort abnormal vehicles and manage overload controls.
- Conduct driver and vehicle inspections at Driver Licensing Testing Centers and Vehicle Testing Stations.
- Assist in visible traffic policing and crime prevention activities.
- Maintain effective administrative procedures and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Promote a professional image of the Directorate of Traffic Law Enforcement.
What You’ll Need
- Matric Certificate and a Traffic Officer’s Diploma, along with a valid code B driver’s license.
- A minimum of 1 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No criminal record or pending cases.
- Strong knowledge of road traffic and public transport policies.
- Excellent customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with good observation and negotiation skills.
- Proficient written and verbal communication in at least two official provincial 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 Centers (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.
