Senior Provincial Inspector (X8 Posts)

Reference number: DOT 162/2026; DOT 163/2026; DOT 164/2026; DOT 165/2026

Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Centre: Durban Region (X6 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti (X3 Posts) Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown (X2 Posts) Road Traffic Inspectorate, Park Rynie (X1 Post) Ladysmith Region (X2 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Nqutu (X2 Posts)

A Senior Certificate; plus Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus A minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience as a
Provincial Inspector; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); 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, vehicle impoundment and completion of Law Enforcement
documents. Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000, code of conduct, dangerous goods and Departmental policies.
Knowledge of guidelines from Director of Public Prosecutions, departmental guidelines on
overload control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11.
Knowledge of operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment.
Records, resource and customer relationship management skills.
Literacy skills (written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial languages).
Conflict resolution and driving skills.
Negotiation, interpretation and legal evidential skills.
Observation skills (moving violations/defects).
Ability to work under pressure.
Mentoring and coaching skills.

Management and supervision of subordinates (people management).
Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport and other relevant legislation.
Examine Driver’s 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.
Assess road conditions.
Mentor and coach Provincial Inspectors (PIs) on probation and appointed PIs.

Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880

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.