Principal Provincial Inspector

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Overview This is an editorial summary of the job description for a Principal Provincial Inspector (Ref No: REFS/057004) at the Gauteng Department Of Community Safety, within the Chief Directorate: Traffic Management. The position offers a salary of R413,001 per annum, plus service benefits, and is based in the Soweto Region (TLES). Two posts are available. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing and enforcing Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport Legislation, and other relevant legislation. * Developing operational strategies and ensuring the implementation of approved traffic law enforcement strategies. * Ensuring the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas, coordinating activities, and safeguarding accident scenes. * Planning and managing speed testing operations. * Coordinating the execution of arrests on traffic-related matters, attending court proceedings, and giving evidence. * Managing processes of issuing relevant notices to offenders. * Managing traffic policing projects. * Identifying and advising relevant role-players on hazardous locations. * Managing the escorting of abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure safe movement. * Managing the monitoring of road sports and social events and coordinating overload control management (including goods and passengers). * Managing joint law enforcement activities and projects (co-operative governance), including planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting. * Managing resources and providing leadership and direction to subordinates, including developing monitoring systems, implementing innovations, assisting with environmental analysis updates, performing basic management functions, conducting meetings, and assisting with human resource issues and performance appraisals. * Identifying and managing risks by developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating plans. * Managing the performance of all administrative activities and related duties. * Ensuring the proper management of the motor vehicle fleet. * Monitoring the state of equipment, assisting with proactive replacement planning, and identifying and monitoring members involved in accidents. * Ensuring effective loss control measures are in place for firearms and equipment and striving to reduce financial value of losses. * Participating in budget planning as required by the Center Manager. * Monitoring monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the province and implementing corrective action. * Conducting regular budget control and management discussions and sharing information with members regarding the center's budget priorities. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification. * Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma. * 6 - 10 years’ working experience in the field. * All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC). * No criminal record. * **Knowledge of:** * Extensive experience in road traffic and Public Transport policies and regulations. * Law enforcement knowledge in traffic and Public Transport Vehicle inspections. * Vehicle Impoundment. * Completion of law enforcement and documents. * **Skills and competencies in:** * Records management. * Resource management. * Customer relationship management. * Planning. * Organizing. * Leading. * Controlling. * Monitoring. * People Management. * Service delivery. * Communication. * Decision-making. * Results and quality management. * Problem solving. * Writing & Reporting. * Labour Relations. * Driving skills. * Investigation skills. * Motivational skills. * Innovation/continuous improvement. * Analytical skills. * Computer literacy. * Operations/Projects management. Who should apply Candidates with a strong background in traffic law enforcement and management, possessing a Grade 12 certificate (or higher) and a Basic Traffic Diploma, coupled with 6-10 years of relevant experience. Applicants must hold valid A and EC driving licenses and have no criminal record. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of road traffic and public transport legislation, law enforcement procedures, and vehicle impoundment. They should demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and managerial skills across various domains including people management, resource management, risk identification, and budget control, along with proficiency in communication, problem-solving, and computer literacy. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-community-safety-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057004 Source: govpage

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