Traffic Officer (X8) Job at Breede Valley Municipality

Duties:

• Enforce the relevant traffic legislation Keeping abreast with the latest amendments to legislation, by-laws, regulations, policies and procedures Attending to traffic bottlenecks caused through accidents, breakdown or peak hour congestion Direct, divert,  stop and control the flow of traffic by means of various methods and hand signals to communicate with drivers and pedestrians Assess traffic situations and incidents to determine the relevant course of action to ensure road safety
• Patrolling and observing the streets and suburban areas and identifying with non-conforming practices (illegal parking, speeding, unsafe transporting etc.) Performing specific traffic control and monitoring sequences at official functions/ public meetings and providing escort at funerals, political office bearers/ guests and dignitaries. Make public announcements with the loudhailer Set-up and perform routine checks, speed measuring equipment and enforcement of legislation Stopping vehicles and conducting inspection of driver licenses, vehicle registration and roadworthiness requirements and/or attending to specific infringement of road safety rules, etc. Executing warrants of arrests and preparing statements
• Completing and executing summons and submitting case files to facilitate prosecution and attending and witnesses specific actions in the court of law Assess possible impoundment of vehicles in line with traffic regulations Ensure that road safety is maintained through accurate and assessment, certification or licensing of applicants, drivers and vehicles satisfying the minimum prescribed requirements Ensure that the roadworthy test complies with the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 and the SANS: 10047 – 2009 (Edition 6) Participating in disaster control activities, operating equipment and/or following instructions on the applications necessary to control the disaster Responding to public complaints/enquiries
• Completing procedural documentation (vehicle log sheets, time sheets, statements, inspection checklists, etc.) inserting the appropriate details Executing laid down procedures to test and determine the functionality of traffic/law enforcement equipment (speed measuring devices, etc.) and vehicles Responsible for the driving of municipal vehicle Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometers in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines Ensure health and safety compliance in accordance with laid down instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Traffic Officer Diploma
• Grade A: Examiner of Drivers Licenses
• Grade A: Examiner of Vehicles Certificate
• Valid Code A & EC Driver’s License
• No Criminal Record
• 2 years law enforcement experience
• Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape