Senior Traffic Officer(Traffic Law Enforcement) at Theewaterskloof Local Municipality

Minimum Requirements:

• The most eligible candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 plus a Traffic Officer Diploma (originally certified copy must be attached) 5 8 years relevant experience. A valid code B driver’s License (originally certified copy must be attached). Firearm Competency Certificate (Originally certified copy of valid certificate must be attached) . No Criminal Record (Originally certified copy of Clearance Certificate or Proof of application of clearance certificate must be attached) Be able to act consequently and firmly. Must be trustworthy with a high level of integrity together with the ability to handle conflict, stress and work under pressure. Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape, namely English, Afrikaans and Xhosa. Only applicants with the highest levels of personal integrity will be considered.

Special conditions:
The prescribed application form must be accompanied with originally certified copies of the following documents before the closing date and time of this advertisement – Failure to attach the required certified documents will automatically disqualify an applicant.

• Originally certified copy of Grade 12 Certificate
• Originally certified copy of Traffic Officer Diploma
• Originally certified copy of Code B Driver’s license
• Originally certified copy of Firearm Certificate
• Originally certified copy of Clearance certificate or proof of application of clearance certificate
• Originally certified copy ID Document

Key performance areas:

• Supervising and exercising control over the duties, activities and discipline of the immediate subordinates, 
• Evaluating the performance of the immediate subordinate and giving guidance and advice regarding his/her duties, 
• Patrolling and observing the streets with his / her vehicle and attending to any traffic infringements, for example the neglecting of traffic signs, illegal parking, etc., 
• Traffic Control & Traffic Law Enforcement 
• Performing duties as prescribed in the National Land Transportation Act (NLTA) 
• Record Road Traffic Crashes (RTC’s) and register such at the SAPS in order to obtain a AR-No for reference purposes, 
• Enforcement of Municipal By-Law 
• Executing Warrants of Arrests (WoA) and preparing statements, 
• Provide emergency support function during disasters or emergency situations 
• Complete specific reports, statutory documentation and registers * Impounding of vehicles 
• Present Road Safety Awareness and Educational programs 
• Ensure that inconvenience and/or risks to safety are minimized through efficient handling of traffic congestions / bottlenecks 
• Do specialized Traffic Policing 
• Promoting a Safe Work Environment 
• Be willing to work: Shifts, Overtime and Perform Standby duties as and when required 
• Other duties as requested from time to time.

Minimum Competency Framework
Core Professional Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Resilience
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Ethics and Professionalism

Public Service Orientated competencies

• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientated
• Client Orientated

Personal Competencies

• Action and outcome orientated
• Change readiness
• Cognitive ability
• Learning Oriented

Management / Leadership competencies

• Team Orientated
• Impact and Influence
• Direction setting

Deadline:26th September,2025