15/09/2025
KZN TRAINEE PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR (X200
REF NO: DOT 416/2025
SALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Traffic Training College Pietermaritzburg during the period of training. Upon
successful completion of the Traffic Officer’s Diploma, successful candidates
must be prepared to be placed at any of the RTI stations across the KwaZuluNatal Province
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4); plus A valid Code B driving licence – manual transmission; plus Have no criminal record –
Successful candidates will undergo a full SAPS clearance screening before
being appointed; plus Applicants to provide a medical certificate from a medical
practitioner (doctor or clinic) which is not older than 3 months as proof that
he/she may perform strenuous exercise. Physical fitness allowing a person to
perform strenuous exercise is a requirement. Please note that successful
candidates will also be subjected to a full medical examination at State
expense to determine fitness before confirmation of appointment;
Applicants may not be older than 35 years of age on the first day of enrolment
at the Traffic Training College
; plus Applicants must be a South African Citizen
or a Permanent Resident; plus Applicants must be a fit and proper person..
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Problem solving skills; Good
verbal and written communication skills; Driving skills; Innovative and
independent thinking skills; Ability to work as part of a team; Ability to interpret
and apply legislation and policies.
DUTIES : Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation through inter
alia: 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. Es**rt abnormal vehicles and loads to ensure the safe movement
thereof and coordinate overload control management (includes goods and
passengers). Examine Drivers' Licences and Motor Vehicles and monitor
compliance at Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing
Stations (VTS) through inter alia: Conduct learner and driver licence tests. ii.
Conduct vehicle road worthy test. Monitor compliance of DLTC and VTS.
Provide visible Traffic Control / Policing and promote / ensure crime prevention
activities through inter alia: Assist in planning visible traffic policing by providing
assistance to motorists and executing es**rt duties. Participate in roadblocks
and/or special law enforcement operations. Patrolling of roads in dedicated
area and warn motorists at hazardous locations (i.e. damaged road surfaces,
breakdown of vehicles). Perform all administrative activities and related duties
through inter alia: Maintain effective administrative procedures. Compliance
with the Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000. Compliance with activities as
outlined in the operational plans. Participate in Human Resource Development
Programs. Promote effective and efficient service delivery to clients. Maintain
professional corporate image of Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement
ENQUIRIES : Mr VK Chetty Tel No: (033) 355 8880
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the
KZN Department of Transport
, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House,
172 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg,
or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection Section,
Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043,
Pietermaritzburg,
3200.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at
https://www.eservices.gov.za/eRecruitmentCitizenKZN/Vacancy/BrowseVacancy/1
FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these
positions. Successful applicants will be appointed as a Trainee Provincial
Inspector (commencing salary R193 359 per annum) for a fixed period of two
years during which time they will be required to successfully complete the
Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course. On successful completion of the Traffic
Officer’s Diploma Course within the two-year fixed period, the Trainee
Provincial Inspector will be employed in a permanent capacity on 12 calendar
months’ probation as a Provincial Inspector (salary level 6) without a break in
service. Trainee Provincial Inspectors who do not successfully complete the
Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course after the two-year fixed period will
automatically have their employment terminated. Persons currently in the
employ of the Public Service would be required to resign from their present
positions, should they be successful for and appointed as Trainee Provincial
Inspectors.
Applicants will be required to undergo the following competency
tests / examinations:
1. Written Competency Test;
2. Practical Driving
Evaluation;
3. Medical Examinations;
4. Fitness Test;
5. Criminal Record and
Personnel Suitability Checks; and
6. Formal Interviews.
Successful applicants will be required to:
1. Enter into contract of employment including a Performance Agreement pertaining to Trainee Provincial Inspector whilst being trained at the Traffic Training College;
2. Work shifts, including weekends and
Public Holidays whilst being trained at the Traffic Training College - Kindly Note
That The 24/7 Shift System Will Be Applicable; and
3. Undergo physical training whilst at the Traffic Training College. Successful applicants must be ble to bear arms and undergo training and competency tests in terms of the Firearm Control Act. Applicants will be required to complete an indemnity form
relating to the various recruitment processes. Applicants will be subjected to
alcohol screening at all stages of the selection process. Applicants found to
have positive readings will be immediately disqualified. Successful applicants
must serve a minimum of 12 months within the Road Traffic Inspectorate after
completing the Traffic Officer Diploma Course. Failure to do so will result in
candidates being liable for the full course fees as prescribed by the Traffic
Training College
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATALDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online eRecruitment system at
https://www.eservices.gov.za/eRecruitmentCitizenKZN/Vacancy/BrowseVacancy/1
. 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 eRecruitment 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 handdelivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House,
172 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg.
CLOSING DATE : 29 September 2025 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and
time will not be considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form,
Z83 (obtainable on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies). The Z83 form
must be completed in terms of DPSA circular 03 of 2025. The completed and
signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Dates of starting and
leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Kindly take note that only
shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of required
documents on or before the date of the interviews following communication
from Human Resources. Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to
applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than
one post, separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for.
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must provide a copy of
their Permanent Residence Permits if shortlisted for an interview. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such if
shortlisted for an interview. Under no circumstances will faxed applications be
accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume
of applications, and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview
within three (3) months of the closing date applicants should assume that their
application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a
requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit
documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A
personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks,
qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to
employment. Prior to appointment being made to an SMS post, the appointee
must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of
such prior to taking up the post. The Senior Management Pre-Entry
Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable
to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS
members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours. Full
details may be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. All
shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise
that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which
will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical
exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic
managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive
on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the
mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. It will be expected of
candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as
determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the
right not to fill the advertised post(s) at any stage of the recruitment process.
Advertised on Dpsa circular 33 of 2025
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