DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Social Development

Chief Provincial Inspector: Lecturer

Salary or stipendR605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10)

The Department of Social Development is looking for a Chief Provincial Inspector: Lecturer. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/340, page 246

Reference number
WCMD 72/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE, IN VARIOUS COMPONENTS)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Western Cape
Job level
10
Centre
Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government

What you will need

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher) qualification
  • A valid (A and EC or higher) driving licence.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience A minimum of 7 years' working experience in the traffic law enforcement field.

Key responsibilities

  • Operational training Development Planning, Service Delivery and Component Management.
  • Manage the implementation of the Operational Law Enforcement Plan
  • Ensure effective and efficient Leadership
  • Management of service delivery improvement
  • Managerial functions
  • Plan and coordinate interventions in the Directorate Traffic Management.
  • Evaluate, manage and implement training interventions
  • Liaise with relevant role players
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Financial Management
  • Asset Management.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

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

  • Application method: Online
  • Enquiries: Mr Donald Lakey
  • Telephone: (021) 911 2162

Please note

  • People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
  • No criminal record.
  • Competencies: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the following: operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement
  • National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
  • National Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 64 of 2008)
  • Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000)
  • Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977)
  • Firearms Control Regulations, 2004
  • National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000
  • the Code of Conduct for the Public Service
  • Dimensional and Mass Limitations and other Requirements for Abnormal Load Vehicles (TRH 11)
  • Guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Knowledge and understanding of vehicle inspections
  • impoundment procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of the completion of traffic law enforcement documents
  • the operational guidelines on traffic law enforcement equipment
  • the storage and transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with national and international statutory requirements
  • Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
  • Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
  • project management
  • operational management practices
  • procurement and tendering processes
  • policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes
  • modern systems of governance and administration
  • public service procedures, processes and systems
  • regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
  • arrangements governing the South African public sector
  • Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes
  • Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, guidelines and other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
  • Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas
  • policies of the government of the day
  • Labour Relations legislation and regulations
  • performance management in general. 247

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