About the Role
The Department of Transport is seeking a dedicated Senior Provincial Inspector to join its Head Office in Johannesburg. This pivotal role is essential for ensuring road safety, traffic law enforcement, and the smooth operation of traffic flow throughout the city. By undertaking responsibilities that impact the daily lives of residents, you will play a crucial part in maintaining order on our roads, safeguarding the community, and promoting public safety.
As a Senior Provincial Inspector, you will oversee a team of traffic law enforcement officers, implementing strategic traffic management plans that directly contribute to the reduction of road accidents and enhance the overall safety of Johannesburg’s roadways. Your leadership will not only foster a strong work ethic among your subordinates but will also ensure that the community experiences a visible presence of traffic law enforcement, ultimately leading to safer travel for all.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to developing a transport system that is safe, reliable, and accessible for all South Africans. With a focus on reducing road traffic incidents and ensuring compliance with traffic laws, this department plays a vital role in promoting public welfare and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Working within this department means being part of a mission that strives to create safer roads and a more efficient transport network across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and supervise a team of traffic law enforcement officers.
- Implement approved traffic law enforcement activities across the city.
- Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and control at congested areas.
- Coordinate efforts at accident scenes and advise management on hazardous locations.
- Participate in traffic policing projects and conduct speed testing operations.
- Issue notices, execute arrests, and attend court proceedings as necessary.
- Escort abnormal vehicles and manage overload control for goods and passengers.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).
- Engage in road safety programs and develop pedestrian projects.
- Mentor and coach junior Provincial Inspectors to enhance their skills and performance.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate or a higher qualification.
- 3-5 years of practical experience as a Provincial Inspector.
- A valid code B driving license.
- A basic traffic diploma or equivalent qualification.
- No criminal record or pending charges.
- Strong knowledge of the legislative framework governing public service and traffic laws.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least two of South Africa’s provincial languages.
- Proven skills in teamwork, planning, organization, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work under pressure and mentor others effectively.
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
A grade 12 certificate or higher education.3-5 years practical experience as PI.
valid driving license-code B.
Basic traffic diploma or equivalent qualification.
No criminal record or pending case against you.
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Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collect statistics.
Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
Job Knowledge.
Communication.
Interpersonal relations.
Flexibility.
Teamwork.
Planning and organization.
Language.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and Public Transport legislation, policies and regulations.
Vehicle inspections.
Vehicle impoundment.
Completion of Law Enforcement document.
Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act.
60/2000.
Code of conduct.
Dangerous goods.
Departmental policies.
Guidelines from Director of Public Prosecutions.
Departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11.
Operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment.
Records management.
Resource management.
Customer relationship management.
Literacy (Written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial languages.
Conflict resolution skills.
Driving skills.
Negotiation skills.
Interpretation skills.
Legal evidential skills Observation skills.
(moving violations/defects).
Ability to work under pressure.
Mentoring & coaching skills.
Job Duties
Management and supervision of subordinates (People Management).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 the safe movement thereof and coordinate overload control management (includes goods and passengers).
Enforce road traffic, public passenger, transport and other relevant legislation.
Implement planned approved traffic law enforcement activities.
Ensure 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 the safe movement thereof and coordinate overload control management (includes goods and passengers).
Examine Drivers license and Motor vehicle and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle 205 Testing Stations (VTS).
Conduct Learner and Driver License Test.
Conduct vehicle road worthy test.
Monitor Compliance of DLTC and VTS.
Provide visible traffic control/policing and promote ensure crime prevention activities.
Assist in planning visible traffic policing by providing assistance to motorist and executing escort duties.
Participate in roadblocks and/or special law enforcement operations.
Patrolling of roads in dedicated area 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 operation plan.
Participate in Human Resource Development Programs.
Promote effective and efficient service delivery to clients.
Maintain Professional corporate image of Directorate: Traffic Law enforcement.
Assess Road Conditions.
Identification of Hazardous area and drafting of reports on conditions of roads.
Monitor traffic volumes.
Participate in road safety programmes.
Development of pedestrian projects.
Mentor and Coach Provincial Inspectors on Probation and appointed PIs.
Facilitate training and development of PIs on probations.
Assess competencies of PIs on probation.
Mentor appointed PIs on further development needs.
