Senior Provincial Inspector: Law Enforcement Operations (Laingsburg). Ref No. WCMD 55/2025 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has opportunities for competent individuals to promote road safety through effective and efficient law enforcement in the province by effective leadership and supervision of subordinates. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years practical experience as a Provincial Inspector; Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma from a training institution accredited by the RTMC; A valid Code B/EB (or higher) driving licence; No criminal record.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in a traffic law enforcement working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Management and supervision of subordinates (people management); Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport and other relevant legislations; Examine Driver’s Licenses and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver License Testing Centres (DLTC’s) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS’s); Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities; Perform all administrative activities and related duties; Assess road conditions; Mentor and coach Provincial Inspector’s (PI’s) on probation and appointed PI’s; Supevisory functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge 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; 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; Vehicle inspections; Impoundment procedures; Completion of traffic law enforcement documents; Operational guidelines on traffic law enforcement equipment; Storage and transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with national and international statutory requirements.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy and literacy; Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project management; Accounting, finance and audit; Economic, financial and statistical analysis; Legal administration; Records management; Resource management; Customer relations management; Leadership; Conflict resolution; Negotiation; Interpretation; Observation; Mentoring and coaching; Ability to work under pressure; Willingnes to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regulary travel away from the office.