This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PRINCIPAL PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR
Department of Transport
- Reference number
- DOT 158/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A Senior Certificate; plus Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus A minimum of 6 - 10 years Traffic Law Enforcement experience; plus All valid relevant driving licences (A and EC); plus Applicants must possess no criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Extensive experience in road traffic and Public Transport policies and regulations. Law enforcement knowledge on traffic and Public Transport, vehicle inspections, vehicle impoundment and completion of law Enforcement Documents. Records, resource and customer relationship management skills. Planning and organising skills. Leading, controlling and monitoring skills. People management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and quality management skills. Problem solving, writing & reporting and Labour Relations skills. Driving, investigation and motivational skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Operations/projects management skills.
Duties
Manage and enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport Legislation and other relevant legislations. Manage joint law enforcement activities and projects (co-operative governance). Manage resources and provide leadership and direction to all subordinates. Identify and manage risks. Manage the performance of all administrative activities and related duties.
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 Mr S Sithole (PTEU) Tel No: (033) 355 8826
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.
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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