Road Safety Officer: Eden

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring a Road Safety Officer: Eden, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 – R398,277 a year. 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 Reference number to quote: WCMD 48/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render support with the planning and execution of road safety interventions in the Region, Render support with the hosting of road safety interventions in the Eden Region and provide feedback and solutions to improve service delivery, Accounting for progress and performance, Resource and Equipment Management.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project Management and Social Science, at least 1-year relevant experience, A valid code B driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of and working experience with: Implement legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• Use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
• Provide traffic safety education
• Plan and execute road safety interventions
• Create awareness and inform road users about traffic safety projects and road safety issues
• Conduct strategy planning
• Manage projects
• Implement strategic thinking processes
• Manage performance management processes
• Use general support systems
• Manage operational activities
• Manage procurement and tendering processes
• Develop
• Implement
• Monitor and review policies and operational processes
• Manage modern systems of governance and administration
• Manage public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Assess regional and local political
• Economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Understand Constitutional
• Legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector