
Provincial Inspector: Law Enforcement Operations
Salary or stipendR280 278 – R330 162 per annum (Level 06)
The Department of Social Development is looking for a Provincial Inspector: Law Enforcement Operations. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.
Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/356, page 256
- Reference number
- WCMD 63/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE)
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Western Cape
- Job level
- 06
- Centre
- Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
What you will need
- A minimum of a Grade 12 qualification (equivalent or higher qualification)
- Must be in possession of a basic traffic diploma
- A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
Experience
A minimum of 1-year practical experience in law enforcement
Key responsibilities
- Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation
- Conduct vehicle, driver and road user compliance inspections and enforce compliance with applicable legislation
- Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities
- Perform all administrative activities and related
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: Ms P Swanepoel
- Telephone: (023) 414 2611
Please note
- People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
- Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Manage the operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement
- administer the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
- administer the National Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 64 of 2008)
- administer the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000)
- administer the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977)
- administer the Firearms Control Regulations, 2004
- administer the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000
- manage dimensional and mass limitations and the requirements for abnormal load vehicles in accordance with TRH 11
- implement guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions
- conduct driver fitness inspections
- conduct vehicle fitness inspections
- manage impoundment procedures
- complete traffic law enforcement documentation
- manage traffic law enforcement equipment in accordance with operational guidelines
- manage the storage and transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with national and international statutory requirements
- Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
- use computer systems effectively
- communicate effectively in the required language
- manage projects
- perform accounting, finance and audit functions
- conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis
- perform legal administration
- Other: manage records
- manage resources
- manage customer relationships
- resolve conflicts
- drive vehicles
- negotiate with stakeholders
- interpret information and legislation
- evaluate legal evidence
- conduct observations
- work effectively under pressure
- work irregular hours when required
- meet tight deadlines
- travel regularly away from the office when required. 257

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