Principal Provincial Inspector - Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 158/2026

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 mobility needs of the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal, while supporting the national and provincial growth and development strategies; and plan, regulate.

REQUIREMENTS :

A Senior Certificate; plus Traffic Officer's Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus A minimum of 6 - 10 years Traffic Law Enforcement experience; plus All valid relevant driving licences (A and EC); plus Applicants must possess no criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Extensive experience in road traffic and Public Transport policies and regulations. Law enforcement knowledge on traffic and Public Transport, vehicle inspections, vehicle impoundment and completion of law Enforcement Documents. Records, resource and customer relationship management skills. Planning and organising skills. Leading, controlling and monitoring skills. People management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and quality management skills. Problem solving, writing & reporting and Labour Relations skills. Driving, investigation and motivational skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Operations/projects management skills.

DUTIES :

Manage and enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport Legislation and other relevant legislations. Manage joint law enforcement activities and projects (co-operative governance). Manage resources and provide leadership and direction to all subordinates. Identify and manage risks. Manage the performance of all administrative activities and related duties.