Principal Provincial Inspector

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Overview This document outlines the details for the position of Principal Provincial Inspector within the Traffic Management Chief Directorate of the Gauteng Department Of Community Safety. The role is based in Johannesburg (TLES) and offers a salary of R413,001 per annum, plus service benefits. The reference number for this vacancy is REFS/057005. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing and enforcing Road Traffic, Public Passenger, and Transport Legislation, along with 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 related to traffic matters, attending court proceedings, and giving evidence. * Managing processes for 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 their safe movement. * Managing the monitoring of road sports and social events, and coordinating overload control management for goods and passengers. * Managing joint law enforcement activities and projects (co-operative governance), including participation in planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting. * Managing resources and providing leadership to subordinates, which includes developing and maintaining monitoring systems, improving the working environment, conducting field visits, assisting with environmental analysis, performing basic management functions (planning, organizing, leading, and control), conducting meetings, and assisting with human resource issues and performance appraisals. * Identifying and managing risks by developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating plans to address them. * Managing the performance of all administrative activities and related duties. * Ensuring 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 for firearms and other equipment to reduce financial losses. * Participating in budget planning as required by the Centre Manager. * Monitoring monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the province and implementing corrective action in problem areas. * Engaging in regular budget control and management discussions and sharing budget priorities with team members. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification. * 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 This role is suitable for an experienced traffic law enforcement professional with a strong background in road traffic and public transport policies and regulations. The ideal candidate should possess proven leadership and management abilities, capable of overseeing diverse operational strategies, managing subordinates, and handling administrative and risk management tasks within a law enforcement context. A commitment to service delivery, problem-solving, and continuous improvement is essential. 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-057005 Source: govpage

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