🚓 Trainee Provincial Inspector (Traffic Officer Training)

Department: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Component: Traffic Training College
Reference: DOT 416/2026
Location (Training): Pietermaritzburg
Number of Posts: 200
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term (Training Period)
Closing Date: 29 September 2026

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📍 What This Job Is About

You will be appointed as a Trainee Provincial Inspector and undergo training at the Traffic Training College.

If you successfully complete the Traffic Officer’s Diploma within 2 years:

• You will be permanently appointed as a Provincial Inspector (Salary Level 6).

• You will serve 12 months’ probation.

• You must serve at least 12 months within the Road Traffic Inspectorate after qualifying.

If you fail the diploma, your contract ends automatically.

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🚨 Main Duties After Qualification

You will:

• Enforce road traffic and public transport laws

• Conduct roadblocks, patrols, and speed checks

• Manage accident scenes

• Escort abnormal loads

• Conduct driver licence tests

• Conduct vehicle roadworthy tests

• Work shifts (including weekends & public holidays – 24/7 system)

• Carry a firearm (after required training)

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✅ Minimum Requirements

You must have:

✔ Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
✔ Valid Code B manual driver’s licence
✔ No criminal record (SAPS clearance required)
✔ Medical certificate (not older than 3 months) proving fitness for strenuous exercise
✔ Be physically fit
✔ Be 35 years or younger on first day of training
✔ Be a South African citizen or Permanent Resident
✔ Be willing to relocate anywhere in KZN after training

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🧠 Skills Required

• Problem-solving

• Good communication (written & verbal)

• Good driving skills

• Ability to interpret legislation

• Teamwork

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🧪 Selection Process

Applicants must pass:

1. Written test

2. Driving evaluation

3. Medical exam

4. Fitness test

5. Criminal & suitability checks

6. Interview

⚠ You will also be tested for alcohol use during recruitment.
⚠ If currently employed in Public Service, you must resign if appointed.

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📥 How to Apply

Option 1: Online (Recommended)

Apply via the KZN e-Recruitment system:

1. Go to: https://www.eservices.gov.za

2. Register with your ID

3. Login

4. Click Employment & Labour

5. Click Recruitment Citizen

6. Create/update profile and apply

Support Email: KZNHelpDeskRecruit@KZNpremier.gov.za

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Option 2: Hand Deliver or Post

Deliver to:
Office of the Department of Transport
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
172 Burger Street
Pietermaritzburg

Or post to:
Recruitment & Selection Section
Private Bag X 9043
Pietermaritzburg
3200

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⚖ Important Notes

• Equity targets will be considered

• Late applications will NOT be accepted

• If you don’t hear back within 2 months after closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

• Only shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents