Provincial Inspectors x77 posts at KZN Dept of Transport for qualified traffic officers
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 15
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online eRecruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. 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 eRecruitment 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.
OR Applications may alternatively be handdelivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
CLOSING DATE : 29 September 2025 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
POST 33/127 : PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X67 POSTS)
These posts are for qualified Traffic Officers
Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously
and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Empangeni Region (X14 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Empangeni Ref No: DOT 402/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Nongoma Ref No: DOT 403/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Mtubatuba Ref No: DOT 404/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 405/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ulundi Ref No: DOT 406/2025 (X4 Posts)
Durban Region (X40 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Groutville Ref No: DOT 407/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 408/2025 (X8 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 409/2025 (X22 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti Ref No: DOT 410/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Winkelspruit Ref No: DOT 411/2025 (X4 Posts)
Pietermaritzburg Region (X11 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ixopo Ref No: DOT 412/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pietermaritzburg Ref No: DOT 413/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umzimkhulu Ref No: DOT 414/2025 (X5 Posts)
Ladysmith Region (X2 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Dundee Ref No: DOT 415/2025 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate; plus A valid Driving Licence (minimum Code B); plus Basic
Traffic Officers Diploma; plus One year practical experience in law
enforcement; plus Applicants must possess no criminal record. Knowledge,
Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of Road
Traffic and Public Transport legislation, policies and regulations. Knowledge of
vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment. Knowledge of completion of
Law Enforcement documents. Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act
60/2000. Knowledge of code of conduct. Knowledge of dangerous goods.
Knowledge of Departmental policies. Knowledge of guidelines from Director of
Public Prosecutions. Knowledge of Departmental guidelines on overload
control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11. Knowledge of
operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment. Records and resource
management skills. Customer relationship management skills. Literacy skills
(Written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial
languages). Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Driving skills.
Interpretation skills. Legal evidential skills. Observation skills (moving
violations / defects). Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation. Examine
Drivers’ Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver Licence
Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS). Provide visible
Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities.
Perform all administrative activities and related duties.
ENQUIRIES : Mr V Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department
of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg, or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection
Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through
the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
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.
POST 33/126 : SENIOR PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X10 POSTS)
Kindly note that some of these posts are a re-advertisement. Applicants who
applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Empangeni Region (X3 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Empangeni Ref No: DOT 394/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Mtubatuba Ref No: DOT 395/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 396/2025 (X1 Post)
Durban Region (X3 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 397/2025 (X2 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Winkelspruit Ref No: DOT 398/2025 (X1 Post)
Pietermaritzburg Region (X1 Post):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pietermaritzburg Ref No: DOT 399/2025 (X1 Post)
Ladysmith Region (X3 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ladysmith Ref No: DOT 400/2025 (X2 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Greytown Ref No: DOT 401/2025 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate; plus Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a
Traffic Officer; plus A minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience as a
Provincial Inspector; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); plus
Applicants must possess no criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and
Public Transport legislation, policies and regulations. Knowledge of vehicle
inspections, vehicle impoundment and completion of Law Enforcement
documents. Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000, code of
conduct, dangerous goods and Departmental policies. Knowledge of
guidelines from Director of Public Prosecutions, departmental guidelines on
overload control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11. Knowledge
of operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment. Records, resource
and customer relationship management skills. Literacy skills (written and verbal
communication skills in at least two of the provincial languages). Conflict
resolution and driving skills. Negotiation, interpretation and legal evidential
skills. Observation skills (moving violations/defects). Ability to work under
pressure. Mentoring and coaching skills.
DUTIES : Management and supervision of subordinates (people management). Enforce
Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport and other relevant legislations.
Examine Driver’s Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at
Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).
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 Inspectors (PIs) on probation and
appointed PIs.
ENQUIRIES : Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department
of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg, or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection
Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through
the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
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.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form, Z83 (obtainable on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies). The Z83 form must be completed in terms of DPSA circular 03 of 2025. The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Kindly take note that only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of required documents on or before the date of the interviews following communication from Human Resources. Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must provide a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits if shortlisted for an interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such if shortlisted for an interview. Under no circumstances will faxed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications, and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date applicants should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. Prior to appointment being made to an SMS post, the appointee must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours.
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