PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X67 POSTS)
These posts are for qualified traffic officers.
Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously
and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
SALARY: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE: Empangeni Region (X14 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Empangeni Ref No: DOT 402/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Nongoma Ref No: DOT 403/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Mtubatuba Ref No: DOT 404/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 405/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ulundi Ref No: DOT 406/2025 (X4 Posts)
Durban Region (X40 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Groutville Ref No: DOT 407/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 408/2025 (X8 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 409/2025 (X22 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti Ref No: DOT 410/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Winkelspruit Ref No: DOT 411/2025 (X4 Posts)
Pietermaritzburg Region (X11 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ixopo Ref No: DOT 412/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pietermaritzburg Ref No: DOT 413/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umzimkhulu Ref No: DOT 414/2025 (X5 Posts)
Ladysmith Region (X2 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Dundee Ref No: DOT 415/2025 (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
APPLICATIONS:
Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department
of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg, or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection
Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through
the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
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.
Closing date: 29 September 2025