Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/189
SENIOR PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X8 POSTS)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- LevelLevel 07
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 37
- Circular Post
- 29/189
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Durban Region (X6 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti Ref No: DOT 162/2026 (X3 Posts) Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 163/2026 (X2 Posts) Road Traffic Inspectorate, Park Rynie Ref No: DOT 164/2026 (X1 Post) Ladysmith Region (X2 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Nqutu Ref No. DOT 165/2026 (X2 Posts)
- Reference information
- DOT 163/2026
- Salary information
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements
- A Senior Certificate; plus Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus A minimum of 3 – 5 years practical experience as a Provincial Inspector; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); plus Applicants must possess no criminal record.
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and Public Transport legislation, policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of vehicle inspections, vehicle impoundment and completion of Law Enforcement documents.
- Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000, code of conduct, dangerous goods and Departmental policies.
- Knowledge of guidelines from Director of Public Prosecutions, departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11.
- Knowledge of operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment.
- Records, resource and customer relationship management skills.
- Literacy skills (written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial languages).
- Conflict resolution and driving skills.
- Negotiation, interpretation and legal evidential skills.
- Observation skills (moving violations/defects).
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Mentoring and coaching skills.
Duties
- Management and supervision of subordinates (people management).
- Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport and other relevant legislation.
- Examine Driver’s Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).
- Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities.
- Perform all administrative activities and related duties.
- Assess road conditions.
- Mentor and coach Provincial Inspectors (PIs) on probation and appointed PIs.
Enquiries
Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment &
- Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
Notes and Z83 guidance
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. Kindly note that the 24/7 Shift System will be applicable.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Durban Region (X6 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Umdloti Ref No: DOT 162/2026 (X3 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 163/2026 (X2 Posts)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Park Rynie Ref No: DOT 164/2026 (X1 Post)
Ladysmith Region (X2 Posts):
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Nqutu Ref No. DOT 165/2026 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate; plus Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus A minimum of 3 – 5 years practical experience as a
Provincial Inspector; plus A valid driving licence (minimum code B); plus
Applicants must possess no criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and
Public Transport legislation, policies and regulations. Knowledge of vehicle inspections, vehicle impoundment and completion of Law Enforcement
documents. Knowledge of Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000, code of conduct, dangerous goods and Departmental policies. Knowledge of
guidelines from Director of Public Prosecutions, departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties Transport Handbook (TRH) 11. Knowledge
of operational guidelines on law enforcement equipment. Records, resource and customer relationship management skills. Literacy skills (written and verbal
communication skills in at least two of the provincial languages). Conflict resolution and driving skills. Negotiation, interpretation and legal evidential
skills. Observation skills (moving violations/defects). Ability to work under pressure. Mentoring and coaching skills.
DUTIES : Management and supervision of subordinates (people management). Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport and other relevant legislation.
Examine Driver’s Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at
Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).
Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities. Perform all administrative activities and related duties. Assess road
conditions. Mentor and coach Provincial Inspectors (PIs) on probation and appointed PIs.
ENQUIRIES : Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. Kindly note that the 24/7 Shift System will be applicable.