This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CONTROL PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR
Department of Transport
- Reference number
- DOT 134/2026
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
- Centre
- Road Traffic Inspectorate: Ladysmith Region
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic /Management / Law field – NQF 6 or higher); plus A Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus 3-5 years’ management experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus 7-10 years’ working experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); plus No criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge on how to manage the implementation of Public Transport and Traffic Law Enforcement policies and regulations. Knowledge of driver fitness inspections. Knowledge of vehicle fitness inspections. Knowledge on the completion of Law Enforcement documents. Knowledge of operator fitness inspections. Knowledge of investigations. Working knowledge of applicable legislations – Public transport and traffic environment. Records, resource and customer relationship management skills. Performance, finance and conflict management skills. Projects, time and self-management skills. Risk, change and public information management skills. Planning, organising and people management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and quality management skills. Problem solving, report writing and workplace relations skills. Conflict management, monitoring and evaluation and management skills. Results/quality management skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical, negotiation and innovative skills. Computer literacy.
Duties
Provide effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Provide strategic guidance and leadership to law enforcement officials. Evaluate the activities of the Regional/District Operational plans to ensure strategic alignment with the Strategic plan, budget statements and national and provincial strategies: Co-ordinate the development of standardised operational plans. Monitor and evaluate operational performance of the region to ensure continuous alignment and development. Develop and maintain corrective action on identified problem areas. Research and capture national and international traffic law enforcement best practice. Promote a holistic integrated management approach in terms of support and other functions. Create and facilitate an enabling environment between provincial and local government in respect of traffic law enforcement and ensure alignment across these spheres. Co-ordinate the collection and analysis of regional law enforcement statistics, conduct research, formulate policy and develop new strategies and models to improve service delivery: Ensure that environmental analysis of each centre is updated on an annual basis and reviewed on a quarterly basis. Develop a monitoring mechanism to co-ordinate law enforcement operations and statistics. Develop provincial policies in terms of operations, public transport, legislation, equipment and prosecutions. Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to regional/district role-players regarding strategies, developments and trends. Manage and co-ordinate human resource processes in the region/district. Manage and co-ordinate the budget process and utilisation of facilities, vehicles and equipment of the region/district: Monitor the budget of the region to prevent over/under spending on a monthly basis. Monitor the procurement and utilisation of equipment of and services provided to the centre. Ensure appropriate use of all facilities.
Where to send your application
Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs 172 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 e-Recruitment 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 hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
Enquiries
Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
Note
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. Kindly Note That The 24/7 Shift System Will Be Applicable.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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