Traffic Officer MN3580/23 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Basic Training Traffic Diploma
• ITO (III), National Diploma in Road Traffic Management NQF 6 or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License Code B
• Registered Certificate as a Traffic Officer issued by the Department of Roads and Transport
• Competency certificate for handgun as stipulated in the Firearms control Act.
• No Criminal Record
• Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, analytical thinking, empowerment, communication, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills.
• A professional, hardworking, highly motivated, and self-disciplined person with good organisational, interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• 2-3 years’ experience within a Local Government Authority as a Traffic Law Enforcement.

DUTIES

• Traffic Control by:
• Doing point duty
• Physically directing traffic
• Traffic escorts
• Traffic Law enforcement by:
• Issuing tickets to members of public who transgress the Road Traffic Act and other supporting legislation.
• Writing down their particulars and the type of contravention done.
• Giving options to pay fine or appear in court.
• Curbing of crime through high visible patrols or scheduled roadblocks.
• Serving summonses and execution of warrants of arrest.
• Accident recording by:
• Taking and recording particulars of accident
• Writing information
• Filling out officer accident register forms (DAR)
• Enforcement of Municipal by Laws
• Monitoring council policies and ensure compliance.
• Observing those who do not comply with the by-laws and imposing determined fines/arresting.