Chief Provincial Inspector: Lecturer
Western Cape Department of Social Development
- Location
- Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape
- Salary
- R605 742 – R713 535 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 14 (EC)
- 3-year National Diploma or degree
- 7 years in traffic law enforcement, 3 as a supervisor
- Valid A and EC driving licence
- No criminal record
- Train traffic officers; several posts available
How to apply
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How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/340, ref WCMD 72/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE, IN VARIOUS COMPONENTS). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher) qualification; A minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience; A minimum of 7 years' working experience in the traffic law enforcement field. A valid (A and EC or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. No criminal record. Competencies: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the following: operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement; National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996); National Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 64 of 2008); Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000); Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977); Firearms Control Regulations, 2004; National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; the Code of Conduct for the Public Service; Dimensional and Mass Limitations and other Requirements for Abnormal Load Vehicles (TRH 11); Guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions; Knowledge and understanding of vehicle inspections; impoundment procedures; Knowledge and understanding of the completion of traffic law enforcement documents; the operational guidelines on traffic law enforcement equipment; the storage and transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with national and international statutory requirements; Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; arrangements governing the South African public sector; Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, guidelines and other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general.
Duties:
Operational training Development Planning, Service Delivery and Component Management. Manage the implementation of the Operational Law Enforcement Plan; Ensure effective and efficient Leadership; Management of service delivery improvement; Managerial functions; Plan and coordinate interventions in the Directorate Traffic Management. Evaluate, manage and implement training interventions; Liaise with relevant role players; Management of Human Resources; Financial Management; Asset Management.
Enquiries: Mr Donald Lakey Tel No: (021) 911 2162
Reference number: WCMD 72/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE, IN VARIOUS COMPONENTS)