DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Community Safety

Provincial Inspector

Salary or stipendR280 278 per annum, plus service benefits

The Department of Community Safety is looking for a Provincial Inspector. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Gauteng Freeway PatrolApplications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/291, page 212

Reference number
REFS/057014 (X2 POSTS)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
9 November 2026
Centre
Gauteng Freeway Patrol
Directorate
Traffic Law Enforcement.

What you will need

  • No criminal record or case pending against you.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Good record and resource management.
  • Good customer relationship management abilities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of road traffic and public transport policies and regulations.
  • Completion of law enforcement documents.
  • Knowledge of vehicle inspections and vehicle impoundment.
  • Knowledge of the Firearms and Ammunition Act 60/100.
  • Knowledge of departmental guidelines on overload control and escort duties (Transport Handbook) 11.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good observation skills.
  • Good driving and negations skills.
  • Sound interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial official languages.

Experience

Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer's Diploma and a valid driver’s licence, at least a code B. 01 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.

Driver's licence

Matric Certificate plus Traffic Officer's Diploma and a valid driver’s licence, at least a code B. 01 year of practical experience in traffic law enforcement.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge and Skills: Good record and resource management.
  • Good observation skills.
  • Good driving and negations skills.
  • Sound interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the provincial official languages.

Key responsibilities

  • Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation: Implement planned and approved traffic law enforcement activities.
  • Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas.
  • Coordinate activities at and safeguard accident scenes, identify and advise management on hazardous locations.
  • Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations.
  • Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts, directives and procedures and attend court proceedings and give evidence.
  • Escort abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure safe movement thereof and coordinate overload control management (including goods and passengers).
  • Examine Drivers' Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS): Conduct learner and driver licence tests. (ii) Conduct roadworthy tests.
  • Monitor compliance of 213 DLTC and VTS.
  • Provide visible Traffic Control/Policing and promote/ensure crime prevention activities: Assist in planning visible traffic policing by assisting motorists and executing escort

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Mr. Tshidiso Chabane/ Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane
  • Telephone: (011) 689 3845

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