- Company
- Gauteng Department of Community Safety
- Location
- Gauteng, Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R280 278.00 per annum plus service benefits
- Reference
- REFS/056983
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026 (6 days left)
About this post
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety is looking for 2 people for the post of Provincial Inspector in GAUTENG. It is a permanent post, paying R280 278.00 per annum plus service benefits.
Section: CROESUS (TLES
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer`s Diploma and a valid driver’s license atleast a code B. 1-year practical experience in traffic law enforcement.
- No criminal record or case pending against you.
- Skills and Knowledge: Good record and resource management.
- Good customer relationship management abilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
- Completion of law enforcement documents.
- Knowledge of vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment.
- Knowledge of firearms and ammunition Act 60/100.
- Knowledge of departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties (Transport Handbook) 11.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good observation skills.
- Good driving and negations skills.
- Sound interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial official languages.
What you’ll do
- Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation: Implement planned and approved traffic law enforcement activities.
- Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas.
- Coordinate activities at and safeguard accident scenes, identify and advise management on hazardous locations.
- Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations.
- Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts, directives and procedures and attend court proceedings and give evidence.
- Escort abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure the safe movement thereof and coordinate overload control management (includes goods and passengers).
- Examine Drivers' Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS): Conduct learner and driver licence tests.
- (ii) Conduct vehicle road worthy test.
- Monitor compliance of DLTC and VTS.
- Provide visible Traffic Control/PoIicing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities: Assist in planning visible traffic policing by providing assistance to motorists and executing escort duties.
- Participate in roadblocks and/or special law enforcement operations.
- Patrolling of roads in dedicated area and warn motorists at hazardous locations (i.e. damaged road surfaces, breakdown of vehicles).
- Perform all administrative activities and related duties: Maintain effective administrative procedures.
- Compliance with the Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000.
- Compliance with activities as outlined in the operational plans.
- Participate in Human Resource Development Programs.
- Promote effective and efficient service delivery to clients.
- Maintain professional corporate image of Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement.
Tips before you apply
- Apply online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre (jobs.gauteng.gov.za). Register first, then open this post and click Apply. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
- Quote the reference number REFS/056983 on your application.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre. Register or log in, then open this post and click Apply.
Enquiries: Enquiries Call Mr. Tshidiso Chabane/ Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane 011 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847 (During office hours 08:00am to 16:00pm)
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity employer and gender sensitive employer, and it is its intention to promote retrospectivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021). All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification…
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Source: Gauteng Department of Community Safety's official vacancy page (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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