CHIEF PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR

Department of Community Safety; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government is seeking a senior official for the TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORRIDOR CORDINATION, based at GAUTENG FREEWAY UNIT X1. The role requires 3–5 years’ supervisory experience and 7–10 years in traffic law enforcement, with all relevant driving licences (A and EC).

You will oversee operational law enforcement plans, monitor performance, coordinate with local authorities, manage resources, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ supervisory experience.
• 7–10 years working experience in the traffic law enforcement field.
• All valid relevant Driving Licences (A and EC).
• Knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations and related legislation.
• Strong planning, organising, monitoring and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan and update environmental analyses for planning.
• Develop operational plans for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan.
• Coordinate stakeholder relations with local authorities and other agencies.
• Monitor budget, expenditures and ensure assets and records are maintained.
• Lead and manage staff, oversee performance, training and team-building activities.
• Ensure compliance with Acts, policies and procedures of the Department.

Skills

Traffic management

Leadership

Budgeting

People management

Records management

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Computer literacy

Project management

Education

Diploma/Degree

Job description

• Directorate : TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORRIDOR CORDINATION
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Enquiries Call Mr. Tshidiso Chabane/ Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane 011 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847 (During office hours 08:00am to 16:00pm)

Requirements :

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent)3-5 years’ supervisory experience. 7-10 years working experience in the traffic law enforcement field. All valid relevant Driving Licenses (A and EC). No criminal record. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and skills. Extensive knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations, Relevant legislations and traffic management regulations Driving skills, Vehicle inspections/impoundment. Records management Resource management Customer relationship management. Planning, Organising, Controlling, Monitoring, People Management, Service delivery, communication skills, decision making skills, Results and quality management, Problem solving, Innovation/ continuous improvement, Analytical, Negotiation, Initiative, Computer literacy, Project management, Mentor and coaching, Leadership 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 always kept up to date. Management of Human Resources: Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures. Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre. Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions. Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit. Manage performance of staff. Financial Management. Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the province and implement corrective action in problem areas. Regular budget control and management discussions as part of management meetings. Document overtime planning based on priorities. Participate in budget planning as required by the Province. Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit. Ensure effective and efficient Asset Management: Monitor vehicle costs for station/centre vehicles (as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order. Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.e. the relevant equipment that get lost and put measures in place to deal with it. Manage assets as per inventories of station/centre.

Notes :

• Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity and gender-sensitive employer, and it intends to promote retrospectivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration.

Employer : Department of Community Safety

Location : GAUTENG FREEWAY UNIT X1

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent??

Do you have 3-5 years’ supervisory experience?

Do you have 7-10 years working experience in the traffic law enforcement field?

Do you have all valid relevant driving licence(A and EC)?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.