KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport: Trainee Provincial Inspector Vacancies

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport: Trainee Provincial Inspector Vacancies

 

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 (Two-year fixed period)
Centre: Traffic Training College Pietermaritzburg (training period).

 

Upon successful completion of the Traffic Officers Diploma, successful candidates must be prepared for placement at any RTI station across KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Number of Posts: 200

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger and Transport Legislation by:

1. Traffic Law Enforcement Activities

   • 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 and safeguard accident scenes, identify and advise management on hazardous locations.

   • Participate in traffic policing projects and speed testing operations.

   • Issue notices, execute arrests under relevant Acts and attend court proceedings.

   • Escort abnormal vehicles and loads, and coordinate overload control (goods and passengers).

2. Driver and Vehicle Compliance

   • Examine driver’s licences and motor vehicles.

   • Monitor compliance at Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS).

   • Conduct learner and driver licence tests.

   • Conduct vehicle roadworthy tests.

   • Monitor compliance of DLTCs and VTSs.

3. Traffic Control and Crime Prevention

   • Provide visible traffic control/policing and promote crime prevention.

   • Assist in planning visible traffic policing and provide assistance to motorists.

   • Participate in roadblocks and/or special law enforcement operations.

   • Patrol roads in dedicated areas and warn motorists at hazardous locations (e.g., damaged surfaces, breakdowns).

4. Administrative and Related Duties

   • Maintain effective administrative procedures.

   • Comply with the Firearms and Ammunition Act 60/2000.

   • Ensure compliance with operational plans.

   • Participate in Human Resource Development programmes.

   • Promote effective service delivery to clients.

   • Maintain the professional corporate image of the Directorate: Traffic Law Enforcement.

 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4).
• No criminal record (full SAPS clearance screening will be done before appointment).
• A medical certificate (not older than 3 months) confirming fitness for strenuous exercise.
• Successful candidates will undergo a full medical examination at State expense before appointment confirmation.
• Age requirement: Applicants may not be older than 35 years on the first day of enrolment at the Traffic Training College.
• Applicants must be South African Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Applicants must be fit and proper persons.

 

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Driving skills.
• Innovative and independent thinking.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies.

 

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online via the e-Government Portal: https://www.eservices.gov.za/

Step-by-Step Application Process:

If not registered:

• Register using your ID and personal information.
• Use the received one-time pin (OTP) to complete registration.
• Log in with your username and password.
• Click on “Employment & Labour”.
• Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create/update your profile, browse, and apply for jobs.

 

If already registered:

• Log in at https://www.eservices.gov.za/
• Click on “Employment & Labour”.
• Click on “KZN Provincial Government e-Recruitment Vacancies, S’Thesha Waya Waya”.
• Log in with your username and password.
• Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create/update your profile, browse, and apply for jobs.

📧 For support: KZNHelpDeskRecruit@KZNpremier.gov.za

 

 

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ENQUIRIESMr 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 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.
APPLICATIONS: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 at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.

DISCLAIMER FOR KZN E-RECRUITMENT SYSTEM
a)The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and all KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Public Entities are equal
opportunity, affirmative action employers, and preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from
designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998. The filling of posts may also be guided by the
Departments/ Entities Employment Equity plan/targets.
b)If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
unsuccessful.
c)Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
d)Please clearly indicate the name of the post and reference number of the position for which you are applying.
e)Applicants applying for posts in KZN Government Departments via the online e-Recruitment system, must
upload a copy of their CV onto the system. Certified copies of supporting documents need not accompany your
application and CV, as these will be requested from shortlisted applicants only.
f)Applicants applying for posts in KZN Public Entities via the online e-Recruitment system, must upload copies
of all documents, including certified copies of all documents stipulated in the advert of the Public Entity.
g)It is the responsibility of the applicant to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA), prior to the time the qualification documents are requested to be submitted to
the KZN Provincial Department or Public Entity.
h)Only candidates who meet the requirements may apply.
i)Appointment is subject to verification of the qualifications of the applicant, reference checking, and securing a
positive security clearance, in circumstances where this is in relation to the requirement/s for appointment to the
post applied for.
j)Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
k)Applications sent to incorrect email address will not be considered.
l)The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right not to make an appointment.
m)The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement.
n)Reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer and candidates
are advised to include references from the current employment in their application/CV to facilitate this.
o)The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right to regard a negative record on any
verification check or risk assessment conducted, as sufficient grounds for refusal to select a candidate for
appointment.
By utilising the KZN Provincial e-Recruitment system, you hereby specifically acknowledge that you have read
and accepted the following disclaimer:
I understand and agree that where information is provided, whether personal or otherwise, it may be used and
processed by the owner of this e-Recruitment system, and such use may include placing such information in the
public domain.
All reasonable measures to protect the personal information of users will be taken, provided that for the purpose
of this disclaimer (personal information) will be as defined in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
(Act No. 2 of 2000) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013).
The information and reports contained herein may not necessarily be accurate or final and must be viewed in the
context of when such information or report is dated.
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respective officials, duly appointed representatives, agents, and contractors, accept no liability whatsoever for any
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against the other where necessary.
If you do not agree to be bound by these terms, please do not make applications for posts through the KZN
Provincial e-Recruitment system.

📌 Closing Date: 29 September 2025