The mission of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is to provide the public with a road transportation system that is safe, integrated, regulated, affordable and accessible.The Department's core functions are to construct, maintain and repair the provincial road network through constructing and maintaining a balanced road network that meets the mobilit...
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A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management / Law field – NQF 6 or higher);
plus A Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus 3-5 years’ management experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field;
plus 7-10 years’ working experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); plus No criminal record.
DUTIES :
Provide effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Provide strategic guidance and leadership to law enforcement officials.
Evaluate the activities of the Regional/District Operational plans to ensure strategic alignment with the Strategic plan, budget statements and national and provincial strategies: Co-ordinate the development of standardised operational plans. Monitor and evaluate operational performance of the region to ensure continuous alignment and development. Develop and maintain corrective action on identified problem areas.
Research and capture national and international traffic law enforcement best practice. Promote a holistic integrated management approach in terms of support and other functions. Create and facilitate an enabling environment between provincial and local government in respect of traffic law enforcement and ensure alignment across these spheres.
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: Ensure that environmental analysis of each centre is updated on an annual basis and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Develop a monitoring mechanism to co-ordinate law enforcement operations and statistics. Develop provincial policies in terms of operations, public transport, legislation, equipment and prosecutions. Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to regional/district role-players regarding strategies, developments and trends. Manage and co-ordinate human resource processes in the region/district.
Manage and co-ordinate the budget process and utilisation of facilities, vehicles and equipment of the region/district: Monitor the budget of the region to prevent over/under spending on a monthly basis. Monitor the procurement and utilisation of equipment of and services provided to the centre. Ensure appropriate use of all facilities.