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Provincial Inspector: Law Enforcement Operations

WESTERN CAPE MOBILITY DEPARTMENT

Western Cape Posted 18 Oct 2026 Closes in 22 days

Overview

Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation. Conduct vehicle, driver and road user compliance inspections and enforce compliance with applicable legislation.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Grade 12 qualification (equivalent or higher qualification)
  • A minimum of 1-year practical experience in law enforcement
  • Must be in possession of a basic traffic diploma
  • A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).Note: People with disabil ities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply
  • Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Manage the operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement
  • administer the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
  • administer the National Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 64 of 2008)
  • administer the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000)
  • administer the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977)
  • administer the Firearms Control Regulations, 2004
  • administer the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000
  • manage dimensional and mass limitations and the requirements for abnormal load vehicles in accordance with TRH 11
  • implement guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • conduct driver fitness inspections
  • conduct vehicle fitness inspections
  • manage im poundment procedures
  • complete traffic law enforcement documentation
  • manage traffic law enforcement equipment in accordance with operational guidelines
  • manage the storage and transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with national and international statutory requirements
  • Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
  • use computer systems effectively
  • communicate effectively in the required language
  • manage projects
  • perform accounting, finance and audit functions
  • conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis
  • perform legal administration
  • Other: manage records
  • manage resources
  • manage customer relationships
  • resolve conflicts
  • drive vehicles
  • negotiate with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation
  • Conduct vehicle, driver and road user compliance inspections and enforce compliance with applicable legislation
  • Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities
  • Perform all administrative activities and related duties

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms P Swanepoel Tel No: (023) 414 2611

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