Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/184
PRINCIPAL PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X4 POSTS)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- LevelLevel 08
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 34–35
- Circular Post
- 29/184
- 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
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
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 (X3 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 158/2026 (X1 Post) Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 159/2026 (X1 Post) Road Traffic Inspectorate, Park Rynie Ref No: DOT 160/2026 (X1 Post) Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg (X1 Post): Public Transport Enforcement Unit Ref No: DOT 161/2026 (X1 Post)
- Reference information
- DOT 159/2026
- Salary information
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
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 decisionmaking 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.
Enquiries
Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880 Mr S Sithole (PTEU) Tel No: (033) 355 8826
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 : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Durban Region (X3 Posts): Road Traffic Inspectorate, Port Shepstone Ref No: DOT 158/2026 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Pinetown Ref No: DOT 159/2026 (X1 Post)
Road Traffic Inspectorate, Park Rynie Ref No: DOT 160/2026 (X1 Post)
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg (X1 Post):
Public Transport Enforcement Unit Ref No: DOT 161/2026 (X1 Post)
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 decisionmaking 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880 Mr S Sithole (PTEU) Tel No: (033) 355 8826
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.