Traffic Officer (2 Posts) Jobs

Key Requirements:

• A Grade 12 Certificate
• A Traffic Officers Diploma
• Registration as a Traffic Officer with the Department of Transport
• A Code B/EB driver’s licence
• A Grade B driving licence Examiner will be an added advantage
• Peace Officer Certificate / valid SAPS clearance (SAPS69i) not older than 4 months
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
• Ability to communicate in both isiZulu and English
• Problem-solving skills, writing skills, computer knowledge, and knowledge of NRTA 93/96
• Be physically fit and able-bodied
• No criminal records or pending cases

Key Performance Areas:

• Law enforcement and enforcement of Municipal bylaws
• Coordinate activities related to controlling traffic flow and public safety
• Traffic controlling and escorting
• Perform point duties, process warrants of arrest, and handle other traffic-related duties
• Communicate with the control room and attend to traffic bottlenecks from accidents, breakdowns, or peak hour congestion
• Use hand signals to direct drivers and pedestrians, divert, stop, and control traffic flow
• Interact with the control room for specific services
• Patrol areas, communicate with offenders, and work with the South Africa Police Services control room to facilitate arrests for serious offences
• Participate in routine checks, stop vehicles, and inspect driver’s licences, vehicle registration, and roadworthiness
• Attend to road safety rule infringements, issue fines, warnings, and summons, and execute warrants of arrest
• Perform any other functions as directed by the Chief Traffic Officer and Supervisors
• Communicate with the control room via two-way radio and manage traffic during peak times, especially festive seasons
• Set up and operate speed timing devices, stop offenders, and provide evidence like electronic speed recordings before issuing fines or summons
• Handle documentation, notifications, serve summons, compliance orders, execute warrants of arrest, and prepare statements
• Attend courts and provide evidence for charges
• Monitor local areas and act on inappropriate or non-conforming situations or behavior
• Patrol streets and suburbs to identify non-conforming practices
• Respond to distress calls or crime reports, communicate with the control room, and perform policing tasks like crowd control and arrests
• Communicate with offenders and coordinate with SAPS, EMRS, or Fire services for serious offences
• Data capturing for all infringements
• Assist the pound master or rangers in impounding cattle on public roads
• Complete reports, statutory documentation, and registers
• Record statements from witnesses and offenders, and document traffic and other offences before issuing fines
• Update the occurrence book with incident details and complete procedural documents like vehicle log sheets, time sheets, statements, and inspection checklists
• Follow requirements of the Road Traffic Act 93/96
• Perform basic examiner duties and other traffic section tasks as required by supervisors
• Carry out any other lawful duties as instructed by superiors

Deadline: 30th October 2025