POST 05/99 : PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X67 POSTS)
These posts are for qualified traffic officers
SALARY : R255 450 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Empangeni Region (X14 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Empangeni Ref No: DOT 306/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Nongoma Ref No: DOT 307/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Mtubatuba Ref No: DOT 308/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 309/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ulundi Ref No: DOT 310/2025 (X4 Posts)
Durban Region (X40 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Groutville Ref No: DOT 311/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 312/2025 (X8 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 313/2025 (X22 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti Ref No: DOT 314/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Winkelspruit Ref No: DOT 315/2025 (X4 Posts)
Pietermaritzburg Region (X11 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ixopo Ref No: DOT 316/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pietermaritzburg Ref No: DOT 317/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umzimkhulu Ref No: DOT 318/2025 (X5 Posts)
Ladysmith Region (X2 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Dundee Ref No: DOT 319/2025 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate; plus A valid Driving Licence (minimum Code B); plus Basic
Traffic Officers Diploma; plus One year practical experience in law
enforcement; plus Applicants must possess no criminal record. Knowledge,
Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of Road
Traffic and Public Transport legislation, policies and regulations. Knowledge of
vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment. Knowledge of completion of
Law Enforcement documents. Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act
60/2000. Knowledge of code of conduct. Knowledge of dangerous goods.
Knowledge of Departmental policies. Knowledge of guidelines from Director of
Public Prosecutions. Knowledge of Departmental guidelines on overload
control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11. Knowledge of
operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment. Records and resource
management skills. Customer relationship management skills. Literacy skills
(Written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial
languages). Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Driving skills.
Interpretation skills. Legal evidential skills. Observation skills (moving
violations / defects). Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation. Examine
Drivers’ Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver Licence
Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS). Provide visible
Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities.
Perform all administrative activities and related duties.
ENQUIRIES : Mr V Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these
positions. Kindly note that the 24/7 shift system will be applicable.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online eRecruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants may also
visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our
friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online eRecruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the
list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use
one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online
e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward
your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment &
Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag
X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be handdelivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima
Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
CLOSING DATE : 21 February 2025 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and
time will not be considered