Senior Provincial Inspector at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Transport

Durban Region (X6 Posts): 

• Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti Ref No: DOT 162/2026 (X3 Posts) 
• Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 163/2026 (X2 Posts) 
• Road Traffic Inspectorate, Park Rynie Ref No: DOT 164/2026 (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate; plus Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus A minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience as a Provincial Inspector; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); 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, vehicle impoundment and completion of Law Enforcement documents.
• Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000, code of conduct, dangerous goods and Departmental policies.
• Knowledge of guidelines from Director of Public Prosecutions, departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11.
• Knowledge of operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment.
• Records, resource and customer relationship management skills.
• Literacy skills (written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial languages).
• Conflict resolution and driving skills.
• Negotiation, interpretation and legal evidential skills.
• Observation skills (moving violations/defects).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.

DUTIES :

• Management and supervision of subordinates (people management).
• Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport and other relevant legislation.
• Examine Driver’s 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.
• Assess road conditions.
• Mentor and coach Provincial Inspectors (PIs) on probation and appointed PIs.