Senior Provincial Inspector

About the role

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Senior Provincial Inspector, based in Nkangala District. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Reference number to quote: PTI /NK/47 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 12h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise subordinates, enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport and other relevant legislations.
• Examine drive license, motor vehicles and motor compliance at driver license testing centre.
• Provide visible traffic control/policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities.
• Perform all administrative activities and related duties.
• Assess road conditions.
• Mentor and coach provincial inspectors on probation and appointed provincial inspectors.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus basic traffic diploma.
• At least 3 years Traffic Law Enforcement experience.
• Valid driving licence Code.
• No criminal record.
• Knowledge, skills, and Competencies required: Extensive experience in road traffic and Public Transport policies and regulations.
• Law enforcement knowledge on traffic and Public Transport, vehicle inspections, vehicle impoundment and completion of law Enforcement Documents.
• Records, resource and customer relationship management skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Leading, controlling and monitoring skills.
• People management skills.
• Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills.
• Results and quality management skills.
• Problem solving, writing & reporting and Labour Relations skills.
• Driving, investigation and motivational skills.
• Innovation/continuous improvement skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Operations/projects management skills.