Control Provincial Inspector (Metro), Ref No. WCMD 66/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide strategic leadership and manage performance to create a dynamic organisational culture that will develop all staff members to implement national and provincial traffic law enforcement strategies and legislation.
• Responsible for law enforcement operations in conjunction with Traffic Centre managers and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).
• The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
• This post will be responsible for the following Traffic Centres: Worcester, Laingsburg, Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 7 years working experience in the field of Traffic Law Enforcement of which 3 years must on management level
• Registered as a Traffic Officer or Peace Officer
• A valid driving license (Code B or higher)
• No criminal record.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide effective and efficient leadership
• Evaluate the activities of the Metro Region operational plans to ensure strategic alignment with the strategic plan, budget statements and national and provincial strategies
• Co-ordinate the collection and analysis of regional law enforcement statistics, conduct research, formulate policy and develop new strategies and models to improve service delivery
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the region
• People Management
• Financial Management.

Competencies    

Knowledge 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
• National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000
• Guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions
• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Procurement and tendering processes.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Written and verbal communication
• Project Management
• Accounting, Finance and Audit
• Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis
• Legal Administration
• Conflict Management
• Project Management
• Planning
• Organising
• Leadership
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• People Management
• Written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving
• Reports Writing
• Investigations
• Negotiation
• Interpretation
• Legal Evidential
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to regularly travel away from the office.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)