Assistant: Traffic Officer x2 at University of Western Cape

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

Campus Protection Services seeks a suitably qualified and experienced energetic individual that will drive Campus Protection section at the university and compliance with relevant environmental health and safety legislation.

Reporting to the Traffic Co-Coordinator: Reports incidents & performs special operations within UWC including the control of, regulating and enforcing law on traffic and transport. Assist with security operations.

• Executing the traffic operational plans e.g. disabled visitors, access, deployment of staff, etc.
• Organising event signage — deployment and removal
• Inspecting vehicle according to procedure
• Enforcing speed law enforcement
• Escorting & directing, safe keeping and parking arrangements for VIP's
• Regulating pedestrian crossing
• Attend to staff and student complaints
• Compiling of accident report operations report
• Conducting Road Blocks and road safety campaigns
• Completing log book and recording mileage done daily of departmental vehicles
• Conducting maintenance checks — batteries, tyre pressure, lights, horn, jacks, equipment, etc.    of the vehicle
• Checking vehicle oil and water levels
• Checking vehicle licenses
• Confirming own licenses (code 08 / EB) are current
• Reporting on defects, incidents / accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes to leadership and Transport unit
• Parking vehicles in designated areas — Campus Protection Service courtyard
• Paying personal fines
• Assist with traffic congestion at the access control points

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 3  Years Traffic Officer Experience
• PSIRA Registered Grade B
• Report writing skills
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills with a strong knowledge of traffic management
• Drivers license 08 (accident free license for at least 2 years)