Chief Provincial Inspector: Lecturer

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the requirements and responsibilities for a Chief Provincial Inspector: Lecturer within the Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. This is a Level 10 position with a salary ranging from R605,742 to R713,535 per annum. Multiple posts are available across various components within the department (Reference Number WCMD 72/2026). The role combines inspector duties with a significant focus on lecturing and training within the traffic law enforcement field. **What you will do** The Chief Provincial Inspector: Lecturer will be responsible for: * Leading operational training development planning, service delivery, and component management. * Managing the implementation of the Operational Law Enforcement Plan. * Ensuring effective and efficient leadership within the role's scope. * Managing service delivery improvement initiatives. * Performing general managerial functions. * Planning and coordinating interventions within the Directorate Traffic Management. * Evaluating, managing, and implementing training interventions. * Liaising with relevant role players. * Managing human resources. * Managing financial resources. * Managing assets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. (Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply). * No criminal record. * 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. * Vehicle inspections. * Impoundment procedures. * 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. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this Chief Provincial Inspector: Lecturer role is an individual with an appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (or higher) who possesses a minimum of 7 years of working experience in traffic law enforcement, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity. Applicants must hold a valid (A and EC or higher) driving license, or, if disabled, have reasonable access to transport. A clean criminal record is essential. The candidate should demonstrate extensive knowledge across various legal frameworks related to traffic and firearms, operational procedures for law enforcement, vehicle inspections, dangerous goods transportation, and public service protocols. Furthermore, strong understanding and experience in project management, operational management, procurement, policy development, public finance, human resources, and performance management within a public sector context are required. Given the "Lecturer" title and duties, the applicant should also be adept at developing, evaluating, and implementing training interventions. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-mobility-department-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-wcmd-72-2026-various-posts-available-in-various-components Source: govpage

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