Principal Provincial Inspector: Lecturer: Training of Traffic Officer

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is hiring 2 Principal Provincial Inspector: Lecturer: Training of Traffic Officer posts, based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 to R486,501 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 82/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage Traffic Officer Training and Development Programmes, Manage Stakeholder and Cooperative Training Initiatives, Manage Resources and Provide Leadership and Direction, Manage Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risks, Manage administrative and training support functions, Managerial and supervisory functions.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification), Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma, at least 6 years relevant experience in a traffic training and development and/or traffic law enforcement working environment, A valid code A and EC driving licence, No criminal record.
• Competencies
• Knowledge of the following: Manage the operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement
• Apply the National Road Traffic Act
• 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
• Apply the National Road Traffic Amendment Act
• 2008 (Act 64 of 2008)
• Apply the Firearms Control Act
• 2000 (Act 60 of 2000)
• Apply the Criminal Procedure Act
• 1977 (Act 51 of 1977)
• Apply the Firearms Control Regulations
• 2004
• Apply the National Road Traffic Regulations
• 2000
• Implement guidelines issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions
• Conduct vehicle inspections
• Manage vehicle impoundment procedures
• Complete traffic law enforcement documentation
• Implement operational guidelines for traffic law enforcement equipment
• Manage the storage and transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with national and international statutory requirements
• Implement public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
• Use computer systems effectively
• Communicate effectively in the required language