Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/178
CHIEF PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X3 POSTS)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- LevelLevel 10
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 30–31
- Circular Post
- 29/178
- 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
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
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
- Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg: Traffic Compliance & Monitoring (RTI) Ref No: DOT 135/2026 (X2 Posts) Traffic Training College: Refresher Course Ref No: DOT 136/2026 (X1 Post)
- Reference information
- DOT 135/2026
- Salary information
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Requirements
- A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4; plus A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management / Law field – NQF 6); plus a Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus 7-10 years’ working experience in Traffic Law Enforcement field; plus All valid relevant driving licences (A and EC); plus No criminal record.
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Extensive knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations and traffic management regulations.
- Knowledge of vehicle inspections/impoundment.
- Knowledge of driving skills.
- Records and resource management skills.
- Customer relationship management skills.
- Planning, organising, leadership, controlling and monitoring skills.
- People Management skills.
- Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills.
- Results and quality management skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Innovation/continuous improvement skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Negotiation and initiative skills.
- Project management, mentoring and coaching skills.
Duties
- Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan: Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for planning.
- Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation.
- Plan and monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the strategy/plan.
- Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets.
- Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic/operational plan.
- Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities.
- Ensure effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).
- Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems.
- Implement administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly.
- Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored and made available at centres.
- Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums.
- Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally.
- Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented and adhered to.
- Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are filed properly and kept up to date at all times.
- Management of Human Resources: Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures.
- Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre.
- Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions.
- Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit.
- Manage performance of staff.
- Financial Management: Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the Province and implement corrective action in problem areas.
- Regular budget control and management discussions as part of management meetings.
- Document overtime planning based on priorities.
- Participate in budget planning as required by the Province.
- Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit.
- Ensure effective and efficient Asset Management: Monitor vehicle costs for station/centre vehicles (as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order.
- Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.e. the relevant equipment that gets lost and put measures in place to deal with it.
- Manage assets as per inventories of station/centre.
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
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Official source
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POST 29/178 : CHIEF PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg:
Traffic Compliance & Monitoring (RTI) Ref No: DOT 135/2026 (X2 Posts)
Traffic Training College:
Refresher Course Ref No: DOT 136/2026 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4; plus A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management
/ Law field – NQF 6); plus a Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a Traffic Law
Enforcement field; plus 7-10 years’ working experience in Traffic Law
Enforcement field; plus All valid relevant driving licences (A and EC); plus No criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Extensive
knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations. Knowledge of relevant legislations and traffic management regulations. Knowledge of vehicle
inspections/impoundment. Knowledge of driving skills. Records and resource management skills. Customer relationship management skills. Planning,
organising, leadership, controlling and monitoring skills. People Management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and
quality management skills. Problem solving skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Negotiation and
initiative skills. Project management, mentoring and coaching skills.
DUTIES : Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan: Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for
planning. Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation. Plan and
monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the strategy/plan. Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets.
Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic/operational plan.
Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities. Ensure effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state
departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems. Implement
administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly. Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored
and made available at centres. Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums.
Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally. Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented
and adhered to. Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are filed properly and kept up to date at all times. Management of Human
Resources: Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures. Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre. Ensure that leave
is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions.
Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit. Manage performance of staff. Financial Management:
Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the Province and implement corrective action in problem areas. Regular budget control and
management discussions as part of management meetings. Document overtime planning based on priorities. Participate in budget planning as
required by the Province. Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit. Ensure effective and
efficient Asset Management: Monitor vehicle costs for station/centre vehicles
(as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are
in good running order. Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.e. the relevant
equipment that gets lost and put measures in place to deal with it. Manage assets as per inventories of station/centre.
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.
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg:
Traffic Compliance & Monitoring (RTI) Ref No: DOT 135/2026 (X2 Posts)
Traffic Training College:
Refresher Course Ref No: DOT 136/2026 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4; plus A relevant tertiary qualification (3 year Diploma/Degree in a Traffic / Management
/ Law field – NQF 6); plus a Basic Traffic Officer’s Diploma; plus Registered as a Traffic Officer; plus 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a Traffic Law
Enforcement field; plus 7-10 years’ working experience in Traffic Law
Enforcement field; plus All valid relevant driving licences (A and EC); plus No criminal record. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Extensive
knowledge of Traffic Management policies and regulations. Knowledge of relevant legislations and traffic management regulations. Knowledge of vehicle
inspections/impoundment. Knowledge of driving skills. Records and resource management skills. Customer relationship management skills. Planning,
organising, leadership, controlling and monitoring skills. People Management skills. Service delivery, communication and decision-making skills. Results and
quality management skills. Problem solving skills. Innovation/continuous improvement skills. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Negotiation and
initiative skills. Project management, mentoring and coaching skills.
DUTIES : Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan: Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for
planning. Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation. Plan and
monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the strategy/plan. Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets.
Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic/operational plan.
Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities. Ensure effective and efficient leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state
departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems. Implement
administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly. Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored
and made available at centres. Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums.
Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally. Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented
and adhered to. Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are filed properly and kept up to date at all times. Management of Human
Resources: Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures. Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre. Ensure that leave
is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions.
Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit. Manage performance of staff. Financial Management:
Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the Province and implement corrective action in problem areas. Regular budget control and
management discussions as part of management meetings. Document overtime planning based on priorities. Participate in budget planning as
required by the Province. Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit. Ensure effective and
efficient Asset Management: Monitor vehicle costs for station/centre vehicles
(as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are
in good running order. Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.e. the relevant
equipment that gets lost and put measures in place to deal with it. Manage assets as per inventories of station/centre.
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.