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CHIEF PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X3 POSTS)

Department of Transport

Salary band

R 605 742

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

DOT 135/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Transport

Location

Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg: 175 Traffic Compliance & Monitoring (RTI) Ref No: DOT 135/2026 (X2 Posts) Traffic Training College: Refresher Course Ref No: DOT 136/2026 (X1 Post)

Salary

R605 742 per annum (Level 10)

Requirements

A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4; plus A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management / Law field – NQF 6); plus a Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus 7-10 years’ working experience in Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus All valid relevant driving licences (A and EC); plus No criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Extensive knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations. Knowledge of relevant legislations and traffic management regulations. Knowledge of vehicle inspections/impoundment. Knowledge of driving skills. Records and resource management skills. Customer relationship management skills. Planning, organising, leadership, controlling and monitoring skills. People Management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and quality management skills. Problem solving skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Negotiation and initiative skills. Project management, mentoring and coaching skills.

Duties

Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan: Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for planning. Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation. Plan and monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the strategy/plan. Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets. Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic/operational plan. Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities. Ensure effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems. Implement administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly. Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored and made available at centres. Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums. Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally. Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented and adhered to. Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are filed properly and kept up to date at all times. Management of Human Resourc

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Requirements

·A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4
·plus A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management / Law field – NQF 6)
·plus a Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma
·plus Registered as a Traffic Officer
·plus 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field
·plus 7-10 years’ working experience in Traffic Law Enforcement field
·plus All valid relevant driving licences (A and EC)
·plus No criminal record
·Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Extensive knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations
·Knowledge of relevant legislations and traffic management regulations

Key Duties

·Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan: Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for planning
·Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation
·Plan and monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the strategy/plan
·Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets
·Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic/operational plan
·Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities
·Ensure effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
·Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems
·Implement administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly
·Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored and made available at centres

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 605 742. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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