Provincial Inspector
Gauteng Department of Community Safety
- Location
- Saturation Unit, Gauteng
- Salary
- R280 278 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Certificate
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: Traffic Officer's Diploma
- Matric plus a Traffic Officer's Diploma
- At least 1 year in traffic law enforcement
- Code B (08) driver's licence or higher
- No criminal record
- Saturation Unit, Gauteng
How to apply
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Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/292, ref REFS/057026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Chief Directorate: Traffic Management
Requirements:
Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer's Diploma and a valid driver’s license, at least a code B. 01 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement. No criminal record or case pending against you. Knowledge and Skills: Good record and resource management. Good customer relationship management abilities. Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations. Completion of law enforcement documents. Knowledge of vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment. Knowledge of the Firearms and Ammunition Act 60/100. Knowledge of departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties (Transport Handbook) 11. Ability to work under pressure. Good observation skills. Good driving and negations skills. Sound interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial official languages.
Duties:
Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation: Implement planned and approved traffic law enforcement activities. Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas. Coordinate activities at and safeguard accident scenes, identify and advise management on hazardous locations. Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations. Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts, directives and procedures and attend court proceedings and give evidence. Escort abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure safe movement thereof and coordinate overload control management (including goods and passengers). Examine Drivers' Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS): Conduct learner and driver license tests. (ii) Conduct roadworthy tests. Monitor compliance of DLTC and VTS. Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities: Assist in planning visible traffic policing by assisting motorists and executing escort duties. Participate in roadblocks and/or special law enforcement operations. Patrol roads in dedicated areas and warn motorists at hazardous locations (i.e., damaged road surfaces, breakdown of vehicles). Perform all administrative activities and related duties: maintain effective administrative procedures. Compliance with the Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000. Compliance with activities as outlined in the operational plans. Participate in Human Resource Development Programs. Promote effective and efficient service delivery to clients. Maintain a professional corporate image of the Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement.
Enquiries: Mr. Tshidiso Chabane/ Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane Tel No: (011) 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847
Reference number: REFS/057026