PRINCIPAL PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR

Department of Community Safety; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 372,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Community Safety, seeks a Transport Inspectorate Director in Bronkhorstspruit to enforce road traffic and public transport laws. The role leads traffic policing, speed testing, and court proceedings while coordinating joint enforcement projects and resource planning.

Requirements include a Grade 12 certificate or higher, a Basic Traffic Diploma, 6–10 years in the field, and valid A and EC licenses.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or higher with Basic Traffic Diploma and relevant driving licences.
• Extensive knowledge of road traffic and Public Transport policies and regulations.
• Experience in law enforcement and vehicle inspections; no criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation.
• Develop and implement traffic law enforcement strategies.
• Coordinate point duty, traffic control and accident scene management.
• Plan speed testing operations and coordinate arrests; attend court and testify.
• Issue notices to offenders and manage traffic policing projects.
• Lead subordinates; monitor performance and report on outcomes.
• Participate in joint enforcement initiatives and budget planning.

Skills

Road traffic enforcement

Public Transport policy

Law enforcement

Investigation skills

Records management

People management

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Basic Traffic Diploma

Job description

• Directorate : BRONKHORSTSPRUIT (TRANSPORT INSPECTORATE)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R413 001,00 per annum plus service benefits.
• Enquiries : Enquiries: Mr. Vuyolwethu Sondo Telephone Number: 011 689 3723/083 500 7644 (During Office hours 08:00am – 16:00pm)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification. Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma. 6 - 10 years’ working experience in the field. All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC). No criminal record. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Extensive experience in road traffic and Public Transport policies and regulations. Law enforcement knowledge in traffic and Public Transport Vehicle inspections. Vehicle Impoundment. Completion of law enforcement and documents. Skills and competencies in records management. Resource management. Customer relationship management. Planning. Organizing. Leading. Controlling. Monitoring. People Management. Service delivery. Communication. Decision-making. Results and quality management. Problem solving. Writing & Reporting. Labour Relations. Driving skills. Investigation skills. Motivational skills. Innovation/ continuous improvement. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Operations/Projects management.

Duties :

• Manage and enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport Legislation and other relevant legislations. Develop operational strategies and ensure implementation Of approved traffic law enforcement strategies. Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas, coordinate activities and safeguard accident scenes. Plan and manage speed testing operations. Coordinate execution of arrests on traffic related matters, attend court proceedings and give evidence. Manage processes of issuing relevant notices to offenders. Manage traffic policing projects. Identify and advise relevant role-players On hazardous locations. Manage escorting of abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure the safe movement thereof. Manage monitoring of road sports and social events and coordinate overload control management (includes goods and passengers). Manage joint law enforcement activities and projects (co-operative governance): Participate in planning of joint enforcement strategies and projects. Manage the execution of joint law enforcement strategies and projects. Evaluate and report on strategies and projects. Manage resources and provide leadership and direction to all subordinates: Develop and maintain a monitoring system and ensure that balance is achieved with regard to Senior Provincial Inspectors (SPIS) and Provincial Inspectors (Pls) production, including statistics of production Of SPIS and Pls. Implementation of innovations to improve working environment and conduct visitation to officers in the field. Assist with the updating of the environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as baseline for planning. Perform basic management functions (planning, organizing, leadingand control). Conduct planning, feedback, evaluation and information sharing meetings with subordinates. Assist with human resource issues at the station and coordinate staff quarterly performance appraisals. Identify and manage risks: Identify relevant risks. Develop plan to address risks. Implement and monitor plan. Evaluate progress. Manage the performance of all administrative activities and related duties. Ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly. Monitor state of equipment and assist with proactive replacement planning including identifying and monitoring members' involved in accidents. Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment and strive towards reducing the financial value of losses. Participate in budget planning as required by Centre Manager. 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 and share information with members regarding the centre's budget priorities.

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

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Basic Traffic Diploma?

Do you have Basic Traffic Diploma?

Do you have a valid driving licence (code A and EC)?

Do you have Grade12 Certificate?