Chief Provincial Inspector (Heidelberg Region)

About the role

The Department of Community Safety (Gauteng) is hiring a Chief Provincial Inspector in Traffic Management, based in Heidelberg Region (TLES). This is a permanent post, paying R605,742 a year. How to apply: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/057013 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan:
• Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for planning
• Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation
• Plan and monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the Strategy/plan
• Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets
• Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic/operational plan.
• Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities.
• Ensure effective and efficient Leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).
• Management of service delivery improvement:
• Manage administration systems
• Implement administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly
• Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored and made available at centres
• Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums
• Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally
• Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented and adhered to
• Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are filed properly and always kept up to date
• Management of Human Resources:
• Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures
• Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre
• Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions
• Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit
• Manage performance of staff
• Financial Management
• Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the province and implement corrective action in problem areas
• Regular budget control and management discussions as part of management meetings
• Document overtime planning based on priorities
• Participate in budget planning as required by the province
• Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit
• Ensure effective and efficient Asset Management: Monitor vehicle costs for station/centre vehicles (as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order.
• Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.e. the relevant equipment that get lost and put measures in place to deal with it.
• Manage assets as per inventories of station/centre.

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent)3-5 years’ supervisory experience.
• 7-10 years working experience in the traffic law enforcement field.
• All valid relevant Driving Licenses (A and EC).
• No criminal record.
• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations, Relevant legislations and traffic management regulations Driving skills, Vehicle inspections/impoundment.
• Records management Resource management Customer relationship management.
• Planning, Organising, Controlling, Monitoring, People Management, Service delivery, communication skills, decision making skills, Results and quality management, Problem solving, Innovation/continuous improvement, Analytical, Negotiation, Initiative, Computer literacy, Project management, Mentor and coaching, Leadership skills.