Chief Provincial Inspector: Traffic Law Enforcement, Ref No: WCMD 36/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable qualified and competent individual to manage the Mossel Bay Traffic Office and its objectives within area of jurisdiction. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines..

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher) qualification; A minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience; A minimum of 7 years' working experience in the traffic law enforcement field. A valid ( A and EC or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Manage the implementation of the Operational Law Enforcement Plan; Ensure effective and efficient Leadership; Management of service delivery improvement; Managerial functions.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the following: operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement; National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996); National 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; the Code of Conduct for the Public Service; Dimensional and Mass Limitations and other Requirements for Abnormal Load Vehicles (TRH 11); Guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions; Knowledge and understanding of vehicle inspections; impoundment procedures; Knowledge and understanding of the completion of traffic law enforcement documents; the operational guidelines on traffic law enforcement equipment; the storage and transportation of

dangerous goods in accordance with national and international statutory requirements; Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line

functions; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;

arrangements governing the South African public sector; Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, guidelines and other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general.

Remuneration

R 605 742-R 713 535 per annum (Salary level 10)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

Application Declaration:

I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.

I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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