This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PRINCIPAL PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR: LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- WCMD 93/2025 R1
- Salary
- R397 116 - R467 790 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
- Circular
- No 26 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 (equivalent or higher qualification); Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma; A minimum of 6 years experience in the field; A valid code A and EC driving licence; No Criminal record. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement; National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996); Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 64 of 2008); Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000); Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977); Firearms Control Regulations, 2004; National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; Dimensional and Mass Limitations and the Requirements for Abnormal Load Vehicles (TRH 11); Guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning; Organising; Leadership; Monitoring; People Management; Investigations; Motivational; Analytical; Operational/Project Management; Negotiation; Interpretation; Legal Evidential; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to regularly travel away from the office.
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; Supervisory functions.
Where to send your application
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
Enquiries
Mr J Mostert Tel No: (021) 483 0138/1
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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