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Provincial Inspector (X2 Post)

Gauteng Department of Community Safety · Gauteng Freeway Unit

Closing soon

Vacancy overview

Department
Gauteng Department of Community Safety
Government sphere
Provincial administration
Province
Gauteng
Centre / Location
Gauteng Freeway Unit
Reference number
REFS/057014
Salary
R280 278 per annum, plus service benefits
Closing date
09 Nov 2026

Requirements

Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer's Diploma and a valid driver’s license, at least a code B.
1 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.

Key duties and responsibilities

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' Licenses 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 with 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 delivery service to clients.
Maintain a professional corporate image of the Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement.

How to apply

Enquiries

Mr. Tshidiso Chabane/ Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane Tel No: (011) 689
3845/ 3723/ 3847

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