| Government Entity | Metsimaholo Local Municipality |
|---|---|
| Location | Free State, Sasolburg |
| Salary | R 280 101.79 – R 324 680.57 pa (post level 08, subject to job evaluation. |
| Centre / Location | Sasolburg |
| Source and Application | metsimaholo.gov.za |
POSITION: TRAFFIC OFFICERS (X5 POSTS) –SASOLBURG Minimum requirements: • Grade 12 plus Traffic Diploma from recognized traffic institution. • Registration as Traffic Officer from the road traffic registering Authority. • 2 - 5 years relevant traffic experience. • Firearm proficiency. • No criminal record. • Valid code 08 drivers’ licence. Competency requirements: • Extensive knowledge of traffic statutes. • Community and Customer Focus. • Problem Solving. • Ethics and Professionalism. P a g e 10 | 23 Cri t i c al V ac anci es (TheS t arWork pl ac e) ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE SERVICES Enquiries: NM Ngwenya Telephone: 016 973 8392 Email: [email protected] Main Duties Law Enforcement: • Patrolling to oversee traffic flow. • Conducting civic arrests in terms of Criminal Procedure Act. • Participate in road blocking with other law enforcing agencies. • Issuing of summonses to offenders. • Enforcing traffic law by speed checking and tracking appropriate action • Conducting of point duty at traffic congestion and other special events • Escorting abnormal loads vehicles. • Testing vehicles roadworthiness in terms of Traffic Act. • Temporarily forbidding motorists from driving vehicles as a results of their physical or mental conditions. • Impounding any driver’s license if it is suspected that it is forged. • Serving warrants of arrests on persons who do not comply with the traffic laws. Respond to safety and security problems: • Proactively address matters in problem areas as required. • Responds to calls promptly and effectively. • Recognises unusual activity and intervenes appropriately. • Give evidence in court on arrest made on the traffic law of offenders. Capacity Building: • Conduct educational programmes in public about traffic laws and accident preventions. • monitor school patrols. Salary: R 280 101.79 – R 324 680.57 pa (post level 08, subject to job evaluation.
Requirements
• Grade 12 plus Traffic Diploma from recognized traffic institution. • Registration as Traffic Officer from the road traffic registering Authority. • 2 - 5 years relevant traffic experience. • Firearm proficiency. • No criminal record. • Valid code 08 drivers’ licence. • Extensive knowledge of traffic statutes. • Community and Customer Focus. • Problem Solving. • Ethics and Professionalism. P a g e 10 | 23 Cri t i c al V ac anci es (TheS t arWork pl ac e) ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE SERVICES Enquiries: NM Ngwenya Telephone: 016 973 8392 Email: [email protected]
Duties
Law Enforcement: • Patrolling to oversee traffic flow. • Conducting civic arrests in terms of Criminal Procedure Act. • Participate in road blocking with other law enforcing agencies. • Issuing of summonses to offenders. • Enforcing traffic law by speed checking and tracking appropriate action • Conducting of point duty at traffic congestion and other special events • Escorting abnormal loads vehicles. • Testing vehicles roadworthiness in terms of Traffic Act. • Temporarily forbidding motorists from driving vehicles as a results of their physical or mental conditions. • Impounding any driver’s license if it is suspected that it is forged. • Serving warrants of arrests on persons who do not comply with the traffic laws. Respond to safety and security problems: • Proactively address matters in problem areas as required. • Responds to calls promptly and effectively. • Recognises unusual activity and intervenes appropriately. • Give evidence in court on arrest made on the traffic law of offenders. Capacity Building: • Conduct educational programmes in public about traffic laws and accident preventions. • monitor school patrols.
Source / Circular Reference
metsimaholo.gov.za