Radio Operator: Law Enforcement Operations

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring a Radio Operator: Law Enforcement Operations, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 – R279,708 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 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Operate radio communication equipment to transmit and receive messages accurately and efficiently, Ensure quality assurance with the maintenance of radio communication equipment, Remain abreast of new communication technologies, policies and emerging development relevant to the Directorate, Record Keeping and Filling.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification), Certification in radio communication or related fields.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge in the following: Implement relevant policies and prescripts
• Manage the operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement
• Operate radio communication systems in a traffic law enforcement environment
• Manage radio communication systems and protocols
• Use additional communication technologies and systems
• Manage radio frequency (RF) principles and practices
• Operate and maintain communication equipment
• Including transceivers and antennas
• Use communication software and logging tools
• Perform work procedures relevant to the working environment
• Use internal departmental technological systems for communication monitoring
• Information capturing and operational coordination
• Use internal departmental technological systems and communication platforms for operational coordination
• Information capturing and communication monitoring within the Directorate
• Skills: use computer systems effectively
• Plan and organise activities
• Communicate effectively in the required language
• Communicate verbally to a high standard
• Maintain attention to detail
• Other: provide customer care
• Compile reports
• Solve problems
• Demonstrate creative thinking
• Make sound decisions