Principal Provincial Inspector: Lecturer (2 Posts Available), Ref No. WCMD 08/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for two (2) competent individuals to ensure outcomes-based traffic officer training takes place, and prescribed outcomes are achieved in accordance with the outcome-based education (OBE) principles. The successful incumbents must be able to work under pressure and willingness to work irregular hours. These posts are based in Brackenfell.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification); Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma; A minimum of 6-10 years relevant experience in a traffic training and development and/or traffic law enforcement working environment; A valid code A and EC driving licence; No criminal record.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Plan and coordinate traffic officer training; Provide inputs to improve learning material, facilitation techniques and resources; Facilitation of training in accordance with outcome-based education (OBE) principles; Assessment of learners; Supervisory functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Training and Development; National Qualifications Framework (NQF); South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); Outcome-based education (OBE) principles; Departmental Workplace Skills Plan (WSP); National Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 64 of 2008); National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977); Skills needed: Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Research; Interpersonal; Training and Facilitation; Presentation; Mentoring and Coaching; Interpretation; Observation; Planning; Organising; Monitoring; People Management; Decision-making; Results and Quality Management; Problem-solving; Writing and Reporting; Motivational; Analytical Operational; Innovation.