Director: Traffic Management x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Director: Traffic Management
- Reference Number: FS CSRT 05/01/2026
- Post Number: POST 14/100
Location
- Centre: Head Office
- City: Bloemfontein
- Province: Free State
- Country: South Africa
Employment Information
- Level: SMS – Level 13
- Number of Posts: 1
Salary Package
- R1 266 714 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Package Structure:
- 70% Basic Salary
- 30% Flexible portion, including:
- 13th cheque
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid assistance
- Employer pension contribution (~13%)
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and management of provincial traffic law enforcement, ensuring road safety, compliance, and effective traffic control operations across the province.
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) in:
- Transport Management
- Traffic Law Enforcement
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle or senior management level
- Experience in law enforcement or transport environment
- Knowledge of traffic legislation
- Nyukela (SMS Pre-Entry Certificate) – mandatory
- Valid driver’s licence
Knowledge Required
- National Road Traffic Act
- AARTO Regulations
- Traffic enforcement systems and operations
- Public Service Regulations
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Integrated transport systems and policies
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strategic leadership and operational management
- Traffic law enforcement planning
- Financial and resource management
- Stakeholder coordination
- Monitoring and evaluation systems
- Policy development and implementation
- Analytical and decision-making skills
Key Responsibilities
1. Traffic Law Enforcement Management
- Manage road traffic control operations in the province
- Oversee roadblocks, speed enforcement, and patrol operations
- Ensure compliance with traffic laws and regulations
2. Strategic Planning & Policy Development
- Develop and implement traffic safety strategies
- Align traffic enforcement with national and provincial transport plans
- Develop operational policies and procedures
3. Operational Oversight
- Supervise traffic officers and inspectors
- Manage daily enforcement activities
- Oversee traffic control centres and weighbridges
4. Road Safety & Risk Management
- Identify and manage hazardous locations
- Develop strategies to reduce road fatalities
- Oversee escorting of abnormal loads
5. Stakeholder Coordination
- Work with:
- South African Police Service
- Municipal councils
- National traffic authorities
6. Transport Regulation
- Monitor operator licences and permits
- Ensure compliance with public transport regulations
7. Resource Management
- Manage human, financial, and asset resources
- Ensure compliance with government financial regulations
Selection Process
- Pre-entry assessments:
- Practical exercise
- Integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment
- Performance agreement required within 3 months
Enquiries
- Ms N. Mopeli: 072 781 5180
Applications