Traffic Officer: Examiner for Driving Licence (2 Positions)

Dikgatlong Municipality is a local municipality located within the Frances Baard District in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The name “Dikgatlong” means “confluence,” referring to the meeting point of the Harts and Vaal rivers in Delportshoop.

Job Overview

• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Northern Cape
• Experience: 3 Years
• Field: Law and Law Enforcement

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and a Diploma as an Examiner for Driving Licences.
• Current registration and active status as an Examiner for Driving Licences.
• Basic Traffic Officer Diploma.
• Current registration and active status as a Traffic Officer.
• At least 3 years of operational experience in the field.
• A valid Code B driving licence.
• No criminal record or any pending legal convictions.
• A Diploma as an Examiner of Vehicles will be considered an added advantage.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in operating within a Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC).
• Clear understanding of road traffic systems, practices, and safety principles.
• Knowledge of road traffic management legislation and the transport sector.
• Familiarity with the National Road Traffic Act, the Criminal Procedure Act, and other relevant traffic regulations.
• Understanding of inter-governmental relations and operations.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Conducting tests for Learner’s and Driving Licences.
• Processing renewals for Driving Licences and Professional Driving Permits (PrDPs).
• Enforcing traffic laws and local by-laws on public roads.
• Conducting vehicle inspections, point duty, and traffic control.
• Issuing traffic fines and executing warrants of arrest.
• Impounding vehicles that are unroadworthy, illegally parked, or abandoned.
• Enforcing rules regarding pedestrian safety and violations.
• Monitoring vehicle speeds and conducting overload control checks.
• Managing cases involving drunken driving and moving violations.
• Enforcing public transport laws.
• Working with the SAPS to secure and record accident scenes.
• Escorting VIPs, abnormal loads, and overseeing special events.
• Managing crowd control and scholar patrols.
• Maintaining accurate records of accidents and infringements, and providing evidence in court when necessary.

Important Information

• If you do not hear from the municipality within one month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official Dikgatlong Local Municipality website to submit their applications.