Provincial Inspector (Merafong Region Transport Inspectorate)

About the role

The Department of Community Safety (Gauteng) is hiring a Provincial Inspector in Traffic Management, based in Merafong Region Transport Inspectorate. This is a permanent post, paying R280,278 a year. How to apply: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/057012 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation: Implement planned and approved traffic law enforcement activities.
• Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas.
• Coordinate activities at and safeguard accident scenes, identify and advise management on hazardous locations.
• Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations.
• Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts, directives and procedures and attend court proceedings and give evidence.
• Escort abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure safe movement thereof and coordinate overload control management (including goods and passengers).
• Examine Drivers' Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS): Conduct learner and driver license tests.
• (ii) Conduct roadworthy tests.
• Monitor compliance of DLTC and VTS.
• Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities: Assist in planning visible traffic policing by assisting motorists and executing escort duties.
• Participate in roadblocks and/or special law enforcement operations.
• Patrol roads in dedicated areas and warn motorists at hazardous locations (i.e., damaged road surfaces, breakdown of vehicles).
• Perform all administrative activities and related duties:
• Maintain effective administrative procedures
• Compliance with the Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000
• Compliance with activities as outlined in the operational plans
• Participate in Human Resource Development Programs
• Promote effective and efficient service delivery to clients
• Maintain a professional corporate image of the Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer's Diploma and a valid driver’s license, at least a code B.
• 01 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
• No criminal record or case pending against you.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Good record and resource management
• Good customer relationship management abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations
• Completion of law enforcement documents
• Knowledge of vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment
• Knowledge of the Firearms and Ammunition Act 60/100
• Knowledge of departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties (Transport Handbook) 11
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good observation skills
• Good driving and negations skills
• Sound interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial official languages