Reference number: DOT 166/2026; DOT 167/2026; DOT 168/2026
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Centre: Durban Region (X4 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown (X3 Posts); Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone (X1 Post); Pietermaritzburg Region (X2 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ixopo (X2 Posts)
Requirements
A Senior Certificate; plus A valid Driving Licence (minimum Code B); plus Basic Traffic Officers Diploma; plus One year practical experience in law
enforcement; plus Applicants must possess no criminal record.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of Road Traffic and Public Transport legislation, policies and regulations.
Knowledge of vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment.
Knowledge of completion of Law Enforcement documents.
Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000.
Knowledge of code of conduct.
Knowledge of dangerous goods.
Knowledge of Departmental policies.
Knowledge of guidelines from Director of Public Prosecutions.
Knowledge of Departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11.
Knowledge of operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment.
Records and resource management skills.
Customer relationship management skills.
Literacy skills (Written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial languages).
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Driving skills.
Interpretation skills.
Legal evidential skills.
Observation skills (moving violations / defects).
Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation.
Examine Drivers’ Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).
Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities.
Perform all administrative activities and related duties.
Enquiries
Mr V Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
Applications
Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the
KZN online e-Recruitment system at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres
(DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the
KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use
one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online
e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed.
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:
Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate,
Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be
hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi
Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Please note: this opportunity has expired, so the application details above are for reference only.