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.
Applications may alternatively be handdelivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
CLOSING DATE : 21 February 2025 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
POST 05/99 : PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X67 POSTS)
These posts are for qualified traffic officers
SALARY : R255 450 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Empangeni Region (X14 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Empangeni Ref No: DOT 306/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Nongoma Ref No: DOT 307/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Mtubatuba Ref No: DOT 308/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 309/2025 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ulundi Ref No: DOT 310/2025 (X4 Posts)
Durban Region (X40 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Groutville Ref No: DOT 311/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 312/2025 (X8 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 313/2025 (X22 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti Ref No: DOT 314/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Winkelspruit Ref No: DOT 315/2025 (X4 Posts)
Pietermaritzburg Region (X11 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Ixopo Ref No: DOT 316/2025 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pietermaritzburg Ref No: DOT 317/2025 (X5 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umzimkhulu Ref No: DOT 318/2025 (X5 Posts)
Ladysmith Region (X2 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Dundee Ref No: DOT 319/2025 (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
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). In terms of DPSA circular 19 of 2022, applicants are advised that part A, B C & D of the new Z83 form must be completed in full. Part E, F & G: noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The questions related to conditions that 68 prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered, and the application should be initialled, dated and signed. Should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83) or the application is not completed in accordance with DPSA circular 19 of 2022, such application will not be considered. 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 PreEntry Programme is 120 notional hours. Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill the advertised post(s) at any stage of the recruitment process.
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