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CONTROL PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR

Department of Transport

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

DOT 134/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Transport

Location

Road Traffic Inspectorate: Ladysmith Region Ref No: DOT 134/2026

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management / Law field – NQF 6 or higher); plus A Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus 3-5 years’ management experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus 7-10 years’ working experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); plus No criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge on how to manage the implementation of Public Transport and Traffic Law Enforcement policies and regulations. Knowledge of driver fitness inspections. Knowledge of vehicle fitness inspections. Knowledge on the completion of Law Enforcement documents. Knowledge of operator fitness inspections. Knowledge of investigations. Working knowledge of applicable legislations – Public transport and traffic environment. Records, resource and customer relationship management skills. Performance, finance and conflict management skills. Projects, time and self- management skills. Risk, change and public information management skills. Planning, organising and people management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and quality management skills. Problem solving, report writing and workplace relations skills. Conflict management, monitoring and evaluation and management skills. Results/quality management skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical, negotiation and innovative skills. Computer literacy.

Duties

Provide effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Provide strategic guidance and leadership to law enforcement officials. Evaluate the activities of the Regional/District Operational plans to ensure strategic alignment with the Strategic plan, budget statements and national and provincial strategies: Co-ordinate the development of standardised operational plans. Monitor and evaluate operational performance of the region to ensure continuous alignment and development. Develop and maintain corrective action on identified problem areas. Research and capture national and international traffic law enforcement best practice. Promote a holistic integrated management approach in terms of support and other functions. Create and facilitate an enabling environment between provincial and local government in respect of traffic law enforcement and ensure alignment across these spheres. Co-ordinate the collection and analysis of regional law enforcement statistics, conduct research, formulate policy and develop new strategies and models to improve service delivery: Ensure that environmental analysis of each centre is updated on an annual basis and reviewed on a quarterl

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Requirements

·A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management / Law field – NQF 6 or higher)
·plus A Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma
·plus Registered as a Traffic Officer
·plus 3-5 years’ management experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field
·plus 7-10 years’ working experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field
·plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B)
·plus No criminal record
·Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge on how to manage the implementation of Public Transport and Traffic Law Enforcement policies and regulations
·Knowledge of driver fitness inspections
·Knowledge of vehicle fitness inspections

Key Duties

·Provide effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
·Provide strategic guidance and leadership to law enforcement officials
·Evaluate the activities of the Regional/District Operational plans to ensure strategic alignment with the Strategic plan, budget statements and national and provincial strategies: Co-ordinate the development of standardised operational plans
·Monitor and evaluate operational performance of the region to ensure continuous alignment and development
·Develop and maintain corrective action on identified problem areas
·Research and capture national and international traffic law enforcement best practice
·Promote a holistic integrated management approach in terms of support and other functions
·Create and facilitate an enabling environment between provincial and local government in respect of traffic law enforcement and ensure alignment across these spheres
·Co-ordinate the collection and analysis of regional law enforcement statistics, conduct research, formulate policy and develop new strategies and models to improve service delivery: Ensure that environmental analysis of each centre is updated on an annual basis and reviewed on a quarterly basis
·Develop a monitoring mechanism to co-ordinate law enforcement operations and statistics

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✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Be prepared for a medical fitness assessment as part of the selection process
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. 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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