KZN Department of Transport Trainee Provincial Inspector x200 Recruitment 2025

Applications are now open for the Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Transport Trainee Provincial Inspector x200 Recruitment 2025.

Reference Number: KZNPG/20250910/3588
Advert Reference Number: DOT 416/2025
Job Title: TRAINEE PROVINCIAL INSPECTOR
Job Level: 04
Vacancy Type: Internal & External
Salary: R193 359 PER ANNUM
Department: KZN TRANSPORT
Component: TRAFFIC TRAINING COLLEGE
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: TWO-YEAR FIXED PERIOD
Center: Traffic Training College Pietermaritzburg during the period of training. Upon successful completion of the Traffic Officers Diploma, successful candidates must be prepared to be placed at any of the RTI stations across the KwaZulu-Natal Province

Number Of Posts: 200

Duties/Responsibilities:

Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation through inter alia:- i. Implement planned and approved traffic law enforcement activities.

ii. Ensure the free flow of traffic through point duty and traffic control at congested areas.

iii. Coordinate activities at and safeguard accident scenes, identify and advise management on hazardous locations.

iv. Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations. v. Issue notices and execute arrests under relevant Acts, directives and procedures and attend court proceedings and give evidence.

vi. Escort 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:- i. Conduct learner and driver licence tests. ii. Conduct vehicle road worthy test. iii. Monitor compliance of DLTC and VTS. Provide visible Traffic Control / Policing and promote / ensure crime prevention activities through inter alia:- i. Assist in planning visible traffic policing by providing assistance to motorists and executing escort duties. ii. Participate in roadblocks and/or special law enforcement operations. iii. 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:- i. Maintain effective administrative procedures. ii. Compliance with the Firearm and Ammunition Act 60/2000. iii. Compliance with activities as outlined in the operational plans. iv. Participate in Human Resource Development Programs. v. Promote effective and efficient service delivery to clients. vi. Maintain professional corporate image of Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement

Qualifications and Experience:

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; plus 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.

Essential 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.

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ENQUIRIES

Mr VK Chetty033-355 8880
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 able to bear arms and undergo training and competence 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.

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APPLICATION: Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the 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 X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system.

How to apply

To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal and follow the following process;

1. Register using your ID and personal information;

2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;

3. Log in using your username and password;

4. Click on “Employment & Labour”;

5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;

Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access https://www.eservices.gov.za/, then follow the below steps:

1. Click on “Employment & Labour”;

2. Click on “Click on KZN Provincial Government e-Recruitment Vacancies, S’Thesha Waya Waya”;

3. Log in using your username and password;

4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;

For support, please send an email to: [email protected]

Closing Date : 29 Sep 2025